Senior Cloud Administrator (Azure/DevOps)

• *Senior Cloud Administrator (Azure / DevOps Focus)
• *Location:

Midland, TX or The Woodlands, TX

• *Employment Type:**

Full-Time

• *Overview**

Our client is seeking a

• *Senior Cloud Administrator**

to join their infrastructure and support team, with a strong focus on Azure cloud operations and infrastructure as code.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a

• *collaborative, non-siloed environment**

and wants exposure to a wide range of technologies including cloud, security, automation, and emerging initiatives like data and AI.

The team is currently undergoing a

• *major digital transformation**

, moving from traditional on-prem infrastructure to a modern, cloud-first environment.

• *Key Responsibilities
• Administer and support cloud infrastructure, primarily in
• *Microsoft Azure
• Design and manage
• *cloud architecture**

, including virtual networking, compute, and storage

• Build and maintain infrastructure using
• *Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Support configuration management and automation efforts (Ansible adoption underway)
• Collaborate across infrastructure, support, and security functions in a
• *highly team-oriented environment
• Assist with ongoing cloud optimization, performance, and security initiatives
• Provide support across the broader infrastructure stack as needed (no strict silos)
• *Core Requirements (Top Priorities)
• Strong experience in
• *cloud administration and architecture

(Azure preferred, AWS acceptable)

• Hands-on experience with
• *Infrastructure as Code (Terraform required)
• Understanding of
• *cloud security best practices
• *Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with the Microsoft ecosystem, including:
• Azure (compute, storage, networking)
• Office 365
• Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Scripting experience with
• *PowerShell and/or Python
• Experience with
• *GitHub**

and version control workflows

• Exposure to
• *configuration management tools**

(Ansible is a plus)

• Working knowledge of
• *SQL or cloud-based databases
• Background supporting or migrating from on-prem infrastructure
• *Team & Environment
• Small, agile infrastructure team (currently growing)
• Highly collaborative with
• *no rigid silos
• Team members contribute across multiple areas, not just a single specialty
• Opportunity to learn and expand skill sets across cloud, security, and emerging technologies
• *Why This Role
• Be part of a
• *major cloud transformation initiative
• Gain exposure to
• *modern technologies

including automation, cloud security, and AI/data initiatives

• Work in a
• *fast-moving, less bureaucratic environment
• Direct visibility into leadership and company strategy
• *Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary (target range approximately $125K–$165K depending on experience)
• Performance-based bonus
• Equity participation
• Relocation assistance available
• *Additional Details
• Flexible on location between Midland and The Woodlands
• Open to candidates from both large and small company environments
• Strong preference for candidates who are adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable in a dynamic environment
• *About the Client

Our client is a well-established oil and gas operator with a strong presence in the Permian Basin. They are known for their operational excellence and are currently investing heavily in modernizing their technology stack.

The organization maintains a

• *collaborative, entrepreneurial culture**

with a strong emphasis on innovation, accessibility to leadership, and continuous improvement.