Senior Systems & Cloud Administrator (Azure)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems & Cloud Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise IT infrastructure. The role is responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing cloud and on-premises environments to ensure high availability, performance, and business continuity. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to align IT infrastructure with organizational goals and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Azure Cloud & Infrastructure Management

• Design, manage, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Networking, and Resource Groups.
• Implement and manage Azure policies, RBAC, identity and access management, and governance best practices.
• Monitor Azure resources, analyze performance metrics, and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Plan and implement scaling, backup, and disaster recovery strategies for cloud workloads.
• Perform Azure tenant management, domain migrations, and hybrid AD configurations.
• Execute cloud-to-cloud and on-premises to Azure migrations.

Microsoft 365 & Collaboration Services

• Manage Office 365 / Microsoft 365 accounts, licenses, and subscriptions.
• Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Skype for Business.
• Configure and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR).
• Ensure security, compliance, and data protection across Microsoft 365 services.
• Monitor service health and resolve incidents affecting end users.

Systems, Network & Security Operations

• Administer Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and Group Policies.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure and system updates.
• Implement and test IT disaster recovery and backup solutions (including Veeam).
• Ensure security of systems, networks, and backup environments.
• Monitor servers, network devices, and applications using NMS tools.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for infrastructure projects and SLAs.

IT Operations & Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations and provide L2/L3 support.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, asset inventory, and system configurations.
• Support and manage IT labs, end-user systems, and enterprise hardware.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver IT projects.
• Stay updated with emerging Azure and Microsoft technologies and recommend improvements.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, Networking, Storage, Identity)
• Azure AD, Hybrid AD, Azure AD Connect
• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
• Backup & Disaster Recovery (Veeam)
• Cloud & Tenant Migrations
• Windows Server (2016+)
• Network & System Troubleshooting
• Security, Compliance, and Access Management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple systems and priorities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and security-focused mindset
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Experience

• 5–10+ years of experience in Systems, Network, and Cloud Administration
• Hands-on experience managing enterprise-scale Azure and Microsoft environments

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person