Senior Cloud System Admin

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Cloud Systems Administrator

Location: Gloucestershire

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

About DXC Technology
 

DXC Technology is a global leader in IT services, helping organizations modernize their IT infrastructure, optimize business operations, and drive digital transformation. With a presence in over 70 countries, DXC delivers mission-critical IT services across industries, including cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications. We work closely with our clients to maximize efficiency, improve security, and accelerate innovation through cutting-edge technology solutions.

We are currently seeking a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to join our team and play a key role in designing, managing, and maintaining enterprise cloud environments.

Role Overview

As a Senior Cloud Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, migration, management, and continuous improvement of cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure services. You will work with a variety of technologies, including public and private clouds, virtualization platforms, storage, networks, and security solutions. This role will require strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead infrastructure teams responsible for cloud and on-prem services.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
• Oversee the performance, availability, and security of cloud and infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies and support digital transformation initiatives.
• Support migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions to cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Maintain and improve best practices, automation, and monitoring tools.
• Assist in developing and maintaining infrastructure documentation, policies, and standards.
• Participate in capacity planning and resource optimization for cloud environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years in cloud administration.
• Strong expertise in public and private cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with virtualization, storage, networking, and security solutions.
• Proficiency in automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, etc.).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, Identity & Access Management, and IT security best practices.
• Experience in troubleshooting infrastructure and system performance issues.
• Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, CCNP, CompTIA Cloud+).
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.

Why Join DXC Technology?

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension, health care, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, cutting-edge cloud projects.
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment with a focus on career growth and continuous learning.
• Be part of a global leader in IT services, driving digital transformation across industries.

If you’re passionate about cloud technology, automation, and infrastructure management, we’d love to hear from you!

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