Cloud Administrator

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Wake County, NCtime type:
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March 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-110817
** Agency
* * Dept of the Secretary of State
** Division
* * Executive Office 2
** Job Classification Title
** Cloud Administrator (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * DT10

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State (NC SOS) is the heartbeat of the business community promoting economic growth and protecting the public from financial harm. The Department works with business, banking and legal communities to strengthen our state's economy with a state-of-the-art system of reliable business and governmental records. Plus, we stand as a vigilant guardian against fraud for individuals and businesses alike.

Join us in building a secure and prosperous future!
** Description of Work
**** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences**~RECRUITMENT RANGE: $87,617– $90,000/DT10~The role supports the NC Department of the Secretary of State by managing and strengthening its enterprise cloud environment. It oversees the design, implementation, administration, security, and performance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring that services remain resilient and aligned with state technology standards. The position maintains and enhances mission‐critical systems operating across a hybrid on‐premises and cloud architecture, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable, and reliable cloud capabilities for the agency.
* Monitoring service health dashboards, audit logs, and performance metrics to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
* Provisioning and deprovisioning user accounts, shared mailboxes, distribution lists, Teams channels, and SharePoint sites in accordance with established governance policies.
* Configuring and maintaining email security, anti-phishing, and anti-malware protection.
* Supporting hybrid identity and integration with on-premises Active Directory environments
* Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure.
* Configuring security controls, logging, vulnerability management, and responding to incidents within our cloud environment.
* Developing and maintaining automation scripts using Power Shell to streamline administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.
* Maintaining technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams
** Management Preferences
**** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Demonstrated expertise in administering Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Power Apps, ensuring secure and reliable collaboration across the organization.
* Strong proficiency in Azure administration, including virtual machines, storage accounts, identity management, and role-based access control to support scalable cloud operations.
* Proven ability to implement and manage security, compliance, and governance policies across M365 and Azure environments, including Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, and device management.
* Capable in Power Shell automation for user provisioning, reporting, configuration management, and streamlining repetitive administrative tasks.
* Effective troubleshooting and problem‐solving capabilities across cloud services, with the ability to analyze logs, diagnose service issues, and coordinate resolutions to maintain high availability.

Applications that include "see attached" or rely solely on resumes instead of completing the formal application's education and work experience sections will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration for the vacancy. Unless explicitly requested in the vacancy announcement (e.g., transcripts,  proof of licensure or certification), all attachments are considered optional and will not be reviewed during the initial screening to assess the applicant's eligibility for the vacancy.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with their application.  Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently…