Cloud Administrator

Botkeeper is an automated bookkeeping solution transforming the accounting industry. Named one of America’s fastest growing companies by both Inc. and the Financial Times in 2021, we’re building a team that isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of what's possible. Together, we work hard, collaborate constantly, lift one another up, and challenge each other without fear. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. As a Cloud Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cloud information technology and information security solutions and the smooth operation of our cloud-based applications and services across our organization. You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure the operations and security of our cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, strong knowledge of secure IT principles, and the ability to design and implement HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 compliant cloud environments. 

Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding our data, applications, and systems from potential threats and vulnerabilities. Join us in shaping a secure and resilient cloud ecosystem that supports our organization's growth and innovation initiatives. We’re building a world-class team of top performers from some of the most successful software companies in the world and are looking for driven individuals eager to grow and accelerate their careers. 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support SaaS deployment, integration, and migration efforts; maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud configurations and procedures.
• Design, implement, and maintain cloud information technology solutions with the intention to safeguard our cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Conduct license and security audits of cloud platforms, applications, and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud operations.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, intrusions, and vulnerabilities; respond promptly to security incidents.
• Monitor system performance metrics and generate periodic reports; provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and products.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging threats, and new cloud technologies.Participate in incident response and forensic investigations as necessary.
• Manage the IT helpdesk for cloud and system operations.
• Demonstrate integrity and professional ethics in everything you do

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in Systems Administration with a focus on security.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing principles, architectures, and solutions (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Hands-on experience with cloud security technologies such as IAM, CASB, WAF, encryption, IDS/IPS, and SIEM.
• Experience with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks with a preference to GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS and ISO 27001.
• Strong understanding of network and web-related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTPS, TLS/SSL).
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) are preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated success in a results-driven, fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You thrive in adversity and under pressure, with grit - you hate and refuse to lose
• High energy, passionate about your work, and eager to learn

Top Performers in this role usually have:

• Experience working in a high-growth, "scale up" environment
• Passion for helping businesses grow and curiosity about the tech industry
• Humility and enthusiasm in their work

About Botkeeper:

Botkeeper is a leading automated bookkeeping solution, providing accounting firms and their clients a powerful combination of skilled accountants, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The Botkeeper Operating System (BOS) gives your CAS or bookkeeping practice an unparalleled workflow management system that uses best practices we've refined over several years. Accounting firms can grow their book of business, diversify their service offering, increase capacity, and improve overhead costs using the BOS full-suite bookkeeping & pre-accounting solution. With BOS you have the ultimate tool to efficiently manage your bookkeeping client base. Learn more about Botkeeper here!

Botkeeper Benefits:

We offer unlimited PTO, competitive compensation, healthcare, remote work, and 12 weeks of parental leave. Additional benefits include our annual company retreat, incredible opportunities for career growth, continued professional education, and collaboration with our team of smart, supportive colleagues.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Botkeeper is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply to join our team! We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]