Work Model Remote option during contract period, onsite after full-time employee conversion

Our client is seeking an experienced Azure System Administrator to implement, secure, and maintain our cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on day-to-day administration, reliability, and lifecycle management of production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks, support project implementations, and assist with improving system architecture
• Manages and administers Azure resources including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), VMs, storage accounts, virtual networks, Azure Firewall, and related services
• Monitors cloud and hybrid systems for availability, performance, cost efficiency, and security
• Implements and enforces cloud governance, RBAC, conditional access, policies, and compliance standards
• Hardens and maintains Azure and Windows systems through patching, configuration baselines, identity controls, and security best practices
• Supports hybrid operations including AD/Azure AD Connect, Windows Server, and identity synchronization
• Automates tasks and deployments using PowerShell or Azure automation tools
• Participates in cloud architecture discussions and assists in designing scalable, secure Azure environments focused on cloud native solutions
• Performs maintenance with minimal downtime and provides after-hours support when required
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to drive projects, maintain system reliability, and provide support
• Clearly and timely participates in change management processes, documents system configurations, incidents, and resolutions

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (e.g., IT, computer science, information systems, engineering) or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on experience administering Azure environments (Azure AD, VMs, networking, storage, policies, RBAC)
• Strong Windows administration skills, including Server 2016–2025, group policy, security hardening, and patching
• Experience with scripting/automation using PowerShell
• Experience maintaining hybrid identity (AD, AADC, conditional access, authentication flows)
• Solid understanding of cloud security controls, monitoring, and compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance
• Must be willing to travel if needed
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) required or obtained within 30 days

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Azure administration experience
• Familiarity with Azure networking (vNets, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute, private endpoints)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
• Experience using cloud monitoring and security tools (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Log Analytics, policy compliance)
• Knowledge of DoD security requirements, STIGs, and tools such as Nessus or SCAP
• VMware or other virtualization experience in hybrid environments
• Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-800/801, etc.)