Azure Administrator Former Windows System Administrator
Azure Administrator Former Windows System Administrator
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Job Description
Job Title: Azure Administrator (Former Windows System Administrator)
Location: Onsite Santa Ana CA
Duration: Contract (Immediate Requirement)
Job Overview:
We are actively seeking an experienced Azure Administrator who has evolved from a Windows System Administration background. This role requires handson expertise in both Windows and Azure environments with strong knowledge of Active Directory networking and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is local to Santa Ana CA and able to work onsite from the client office.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer and manage Windows Server infrastructure (AD DNS DHCP domains forests).
Implement and troubleshoot Azure cloud environments including ARM templates Resource Groups NSGs VPN gateways and tagging.
Manage Azure Active Directory O365 connectors and Tenant configurations.
Configure and support Intune for device and policy management.
Ensure secure authentication mechanisms using NTLM Kerberos Certificate Authority and SAML SSO.
Understand and apply basic networking concepts: VLANs segmentation firewalls and Privileged Access Management.
Perform basic SQL Server administration tasks.
MustHave Technical Skills:
Windows Administration: AD Forest creation/integration DNS/DHCP
Azure Administration: Deploying and managing resources
Azure AD & Intune Configuration
O365 Administration (basic connector setup)
Security & Authentication protocols
Networking Fundamentals
SQL (basic level)
Required Experience in One or More of the Following Scenarios:
1. Active Directory Forest Trust with Entra Connect Sync
Establishing bidirectional trust between two AD forests
Synchronizing both forests to a single Entra tenant
Supporting crossforest authentication for Entra/ADintegrated applications
Requires strong knowledge of TCP/IP domain controller connectivity
2. Synchronizing Both Forests via a Single Entra Connect Server
No forest trust required
Sync objects from multiple forests to one tenant
Enable Entra app authentication; restrict AD app access across forests
3. Entra Connect Cloud Sync for Secondary Forests (Nice to Have)
Lightweight agentbased sync for secondary forests
Ideal for hybrid and geographically distributed environments
Preferred Candidate Profile:
Minimum 5 7 years of handson experience in Windows System Administration and Azure
Strong problemsolving and troubleshooting skills
Willingness to learn grow and adapt in a fastpaced IT environment
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
AZURE , WINDOWS , VLANS , SEGMENTATION , WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION , DHCP , NETWORKING
Employment Type
Full Time
