Sr. Cloud Administrator (AWS & Azure)

At Howard Hughes Communities, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a member of the Infrastructure Team, this position will report to the IT Infrastructure Manager. The Senior Cloud Administrator (AWS & Azure) will lead the design, implementation, optimization, and management of cloud infrastructure across both AWS and Azure for Howard Hughes. In addition, this role will be responsible for backup administration and Linux systems administration, with a focus on patching, configuration, and ongoing operational support. This position demands broad technical expertise, advanced troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to security, scalability, and continuous improvement in a multi-cloud environment.

This individual will work independently and as part of a team to analyze technical issues, resolve incidents quickly, and collaborate with project managers on assigned initiatives.

What You Will Do

Cloud Architecture & Implementation

• Architect, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Microsoft Azure environments for business applications.

• Implement infrastructure as a code (IaC), using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Terraform.

• Configure and manage virtual networks, VMs, Storage accounts, app services, and IAM roles across both platforms.

• Plan and execute cloud migrations and hybrid cloud deployments.

Administration, Monitoring & Optimization

• Administer core AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC) and core Azure (Azure VMs, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Azure App Services) resources.

• Implement and maintain advanced monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning strategies using tools like AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor.

• Optimize usage, performance, and cost for all cloud resources, and support budgeting and reporting initiatives.

• Implement automation for routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python or Bash.

Linux Systems Administration

• Perform regular patching, updates, and security hardening across Linux systems.

• Provide configuration management and optimization to ensure reliable and consistent system performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Linux servers, services, and applications.

• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to align Linux configurations with organizational standards.

Backup Administration

• Manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise backup and recovery systems.

• Develop and test backup and restore strategies to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.

• Implement retention policies and perform regular verification of backups for integrity and recoverability.

• Troubleshoot and resolve backup failures and performance issues.

Security and Compliance

• Manage and enforce identity and access management, network security groups and date protection across AWS and Azure.

• Conduct regular security assessments, compliance audits, vulnerability scanning and support remediation efforts.

• Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, SOC 2, etc.

Collaboration, Support & Knowledge Sharing

• Provide advanced (tier-3) troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex multi-cloud environments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Network, DevOps, Security, Developers) to integrate solutions and resolve issues.

• Mentor other IT staff on cloud best practices and support organizational standards.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud infrastructure documentation and generate regular system performance reports.

Process and Continuous Improvement

• Establish and refine standard operating procedures for network, change and incident management.

• Continuously evaluate modern technologies and recommend improvements to cloud infrastructure, security, and deployment pipelines.

ABOUT YOU

Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in IT Infrastructure and cloud platform administration, including direct responsibility for AWS and Azure environments.

• Proven expertise in infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI).

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Deep understanding of network architecture, cloud security, regulatory compliance, and cost management.

• Cloud and/or Security certification a plus

• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments and SaaS integrations.

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team under high-pressure situations.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• History of achieving zero deficiency audits and implementing effective business processes office operations as it relates to IT.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Work with HHH corporate IT to incorporate any applicable standards across technologies.

• Good oral and written communications skills.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong communicator and collaborator.

• Critical thinker and problem-solver.

• Customer-focused with a passion for the employee experience.

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and willing to take initiative

• Flexible, highly organized, and detail-oriented.

• Professional appearance at all times.

• Drives accountability and follow through

Competencies

• Builds networks

• Courage

• Curiosity

• Growth mindset

• Inclusive

• Business insight

• Communicates effectively

• Resourcefulness

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Benefits Built for You

At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth.

Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness - social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan

• Generous PTO policy

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events

• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

Howard Hughes

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative placemakers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including: The Meriweather District in Downtown Columbia in Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgelandin the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin in Las Vegas; Teravalis in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Villagein Honolulu, Hawai'i.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.