Cloud & Platform Administrator (Hybrid, Must Reside In Buffalo/WNY Region)
AAA Western and Central New York is committed to providing a satisfying experience for its members, and they are seeking a Cloud & Platform Administrator. The role involves automating operational tasks, administering Azure resources, supporting data platforms, and collaborating with teams to ensure effective cloud operations and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Use PowerShell, Azure CLI tools, or basic scripting to automate repetitive operational tasks
- Assist in building and maintaining infrastructure templates and standardized deployment patterns
- Support CI/CD and automation initiatives in partnership with application, data, and integration teams
- Support day-to-day administration of Azure resources including compute, storage, networking, and platform services
- Assist with provisioning and maintaining environments across Development, Test, and Production
- Help manage subscriptions, resource groups, access permissions, and standard configurations
- Support Azure components that underpin data platforms such as Databricks (networking, permissions, storage integration)
- Assist with enabling connectivity and security requirements for SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite)
- Work with senior team members to understand integration and platform dependencies
- Assist with implementing role-based access control (RBAC), tagging standards, and basic governance policies
- Help maintain monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor and related tooling
- Participate in operational reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Help enable and support use of AI-enabled tools and Azure services in a secure, governed manner
- Learn best practices for responsible AI usage, access controls, and operational support
- Assist teams with adopting new tools that improve productivity and service delivery
- Maintain clear documentation of environments, processes, and operational procedures
- Learn from senior teammates and gradually take ownership of defined cloud components
- Participate in team discussions, technical planning, and skills development activities
Skills
- Use PowerShell, Azure CLI tools, or basic scripting to automate repetitive operational tasks
- Support day-to-day administration of Azure resources including compute, storage, networking, and platform services
- Assist with provisioning and maintaining environments across Development, Test, and Production
- Help manage subscriptions, resource groups, access permissions, and standard configurations
- Support Azure components that underpin data platforms such as Databricks (networking, permissions, storage integration)
- Assist with enabling connectivity and security requirements for SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite)
- Help maintain monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor and related tooling
- Assist with implementing role-based access control (RBAC), tagging standards, and basic governance policies
- Maintain clear documentation of environments, processes, and operational procedures
- Demonstrated curiosity and a strong desire to learn and adopt new technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to follow established standards and contribute to continuous improvement
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative team approach
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned platforms and services
- Interest in cloud-based data platforms or AI services
- Ability to perform routine office tasks that includes operating a computer for long periods of time, sitting, filing and communicating on the phone
- Ability to perform all physical functions consistent with travel including sitting in airplanes and driving for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull a maximum of 30 lbs
- Microsoft Azure fundamentals (VNets, VMs, storage, access control)
- Windows Server or Linux system administration concepts
- Basic understanding of networking and security principles
- Familiarity with automation, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code concepts
- Experience or interest in scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Pre-Tax & Roth 401(k) plan with company match
- Health Spending Accounts with company contribution & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement & company-paid training programs
- FREE AAA membership & travel / product discounts
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
Company Overview