Essential Job Functions: Deploy and manage cloud-based infrastructure in Microsoft Azure; Perform server administration for Microsoft Server and Linux environments; Implement and manage cloud firewall configurations to secure Azure environments; Utilize Veeam for backup, recovery, and data protection within cloud and on-premise systems; Ensure high availability, performance, and security of Azure and server systems; Develop automation scripts and tools using languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash; Troubleshoot and resolve server and cloud service issues effectively and efficiently; Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering teams to support application deployment and maintenance; Monitor system performance, conduct capacity planning, and implement necessary upgrades; Create and maintain documentation for NOC systems, processes, and configurations; Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to cloud computing and server administration; Ability to work "on-call" and respond to service escalations; Ability to work occasional nights and weekends for support and deployments/upgrades. Ritter Communications is the largest privately held telecommunications provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, offering world-class broadband fiber, telecom, video, cloud and data center services.