Cloud Administrator

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don't invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Cloud Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure as the primary platform, complemented by working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role is critical to managing our hybrid cloud infrastructure, driven mainly by Azure, supporting ongoing data centre migrations, and ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud operations. The ideal candidate will optimise our network infrastructure with a focus on Azure while leveraging AWS where beneficial, bringing hands-on experience in cloud platform administration, automation, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Azure cloud resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services, as the primary environment, with additional administration of AWS resources where applicable
• Contribute to cloud migration and digital transformation projects, with architecture design centred on Azure and integration of Azure-native applications, while ensuring smooth interoperability with AWS systems
• Implement and manage security controls in Azure (IAM, firewalls, encryption, backup policies) and extend best practices to AWS environments as needed
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to ensure high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar tools to streamline provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks
• Design and manage robust backup strategies and disaster recovery plans across both Azure and AWS environments
• Work closely with IT infrastructure, support, data, and application teams to support initiatives like SD-WAN rollout and platform integration
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations and system changes, conduct regular audits, and stay current with industry trends to drive continuous improvement

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Administrator or similar role, with deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure (hybrid cloud, migration, infrastructure consolidation) and working knowledge of AWS
• Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and network infrastructure in Azure, including DNS, VPN, firewalls, SD-WAN, and domain/server migration, with the ability to adapt similar approaches in AWS
• Proven experience as a Cloud Administrator or similar role, with hands-on expertise in Azure and AWS, including hybrid cloud environments, cloud migration, and infrastructure consolidation
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices, network security protocols, and compliance standards. Experience conducting audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement
• Proficiency in DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) to automate infrastructure processes and deployments
• Exposure to enterprise-scale data architecture, digital platform integration, and ERP systems. Knowledge of backup, storage, and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Commitment to documentation, technical support, and continuous learning, staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies

What We Offer:

• Tremendous potential: Throughout our history, we have been at the forefront of innovation in the HVAC industry and offer industry-leading products to our customers
• Appreciation, remuneration package and working environment: You will work in a friendly, recognised working environment with an attractive remuneration package. Our modern building, located equidistant from Katowice and Kraków, is easy to reach, and we offer parking
• Flexible working hours and home office: After an initial integration phase requiring more on-site presence, we offer a good mix of home office and working from the office
• Career development: With us, you can grow and expand your competencies

Benefit Package:

• Private medical care
• PPE
• Company Social Benefits Fund
• Group insurance
• Medicover Sport
• Co-financing of language learning and vocational training

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI, we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimising our impact on the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or in part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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