Senior Azure System Administrator
Senior Azure System Administrator
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Job Description
We are in search of a seasoned Azure System Administrator proficient in Azure Infrastructure Windows Server environments and Office 365. This is a hybrid role out of our Houston Home office near the Galleria.
The Senior Azure System Administrator implements monitors and optimizes Azure solutions to ensure maximum performance availability and security of the Windows Server Infrastructure. This position will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to deliver effective cloudbased solutions that meet business objectives and contribute to the success of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design deployment and optimization of Azure infrastructure including compute networking storage databases identity monitoring and disaster recovery solutions.
- Architect and administer Windows Server environments including Active Directory (onprem and Azure AD) DNS IIS Group Policy and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Oversee administration of Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Online Teams and Endpoint Manager (Intune).
- Lead largescale infrastructure and migration projects; manage implementation plans resource allocation and postdeployment optimization.
- Collaborate with IT leadership and crossfunctional teams to align infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals.
- Develop and implement advanced automation and InfrastructureasCode (IaC) strategies using tools such as PowerShell ARM templates and Azure Bicep.
- Establish and maintain enterpriselevel backup failover and disaster recovery strategies across hybrid environments.
- Conduct security assessments and enforce hardening standards in Azure M365 and onprem systems; ensure systems comply with regulatory frameworks (e.g. HIPAA SOX PCIDSS).
- Act as Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical issues providing root cause analysis and longterm remediation strategies.
- Maintain comprehensive system documentation including architecture diagrams SOPs and knowledge base articles.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior administrators and IT staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
- 8 years of progressive experience in system administration including at least 5 years managing Microsoft Azure environments
- Microsoft certifications preferred:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Preferred)
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (Preferred)
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (Preferred)
- ITIL or other enterprise IT framework experience is a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
