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Cloud Associate

Posted: 03/01/2026

Cloud Associate
Job Code: 2026-700-004
Division: Financial & Accounting Services
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Position Based In: Hiram
Apply Before: 04/02/2026
   
Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for operating and supporting the various applications & operating systems in use by the cooperative. Additionally, this position will support the cooperative’s SaaS, IaaS, & on-prem environment, and will ensure the availability of cooperative resources meets established service level objectives.  The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of fundamental architecture principles, networking, and resilience in hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support on-prem, SaaS, & IaaS environments.
  • Deploy scalable, high-performance environments that meet security & compliance requirements while maintaining high availability & resiliency.
  •  Manage user lifecycle procedures from initialization through the deprovisioning of accounts in Active Directory & Okta.
  • Implementing and supporting SSO applications via Okta.
  • Maintain backups ensuring the ability to recover OS & application data in adherence with established RTOs & RPOs.
  • Continuing education & upskilling regarding operating hybrid environments. Stay abreast of industry best practices & monitor industry relevant publications & advisories.
  • Perform maintenance & upgrades of AV, Auditorium, & Conference room technologies.
  • Create system documentation and diagrams.
  • Serves as level 2 support & an escalation point for the helpdesk.
  • Provide after-hours support for infrastructure-related emergencies as well as occasional weekend maintenance.
  • Provide continuous monitoring of the network & all assets for any signs of anomalies configuring alerts where necessary.
  • Ensure operating systems run efficiently by performing necessary upgrades.
  •  Other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related area and 2 + years of experience working with on-prem & IaaS environments.
  • In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of progressive experience in the IT field with valid industry certifications.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Network+, Okta Certified Professional).
  • Extensive knowledge managing and supporting desktops, servers, & datacenters.
  • Strong knowledge of SIPs, DIDs, and AWS components such as VPCs, S3, & load balancing. Experience with Broadcom vSphere, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Veeam Backup & Replication, and related technologies.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Linux OS, Windows Server OS, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Group Policy, SharePoint, and Microsoft365 administration (including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint).
  • Familiarity with compliance standards such as PCI & NIST.
  • Assist in patch and vulnerability management efforts.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Must have experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, , Okta, etc.
  • Experience with Audio & Visual, and conference room technologies (Neat, Crestron, Barco)
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
  • Customer Service & interpersonal skills are essential
  • Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
  •  Must satisfactorily pass the EMC's employment physical examination, criminal background, and required drug screens

Physical Demands (if applicable):
  • General office environment.
  • Requires sitting at desk using a computer most of the day.
  • Occasionally required to move machines, printed paper, and printed material. 
  • Required to provide on-call support.
  • Must be able to report to work in disaster situations
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