Administer Microsoft Azure resources including virtual machines, storage accounts, VNets, NSGs, and Azure Backup
Perform routine cloud operations such as provisioning, patching, scaling, and monitoring
Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams
Monitor Azure services using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
Respond to cloud incidents and alerts according to documented procedures and SLAs
Support on-prem Active Directory and Group Policy administration
Assist with VMware host and cluster operations
Support Nimble storage and Rubrik backup platforms
Perform scheduled patching and maintenance for on-prem systems
Escalate complex infrastructure issues as needed
Administer Azure AD and hybrid identity user and group objects
Support Conditional Access, MFA, and RBAC policies
Maintain health of directory synchronization and hybrid identity services
Assist with SSO integrations for SaaS applications
Monitor cloud and hybrid systems for availability and performance
Validate backup success and assist with restore requests
Contribute data to weekly and monthly operational reports
Identify recurring operational issues and report trends
Monitor Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery operations
Support Rubrik backup monitoring and restore validation
Participate in disaster recovery testing activities
Maintain and update recovery documentation
Assist with enforcing Azure security baselines and NSGs
Review security alerts from Defender and Azure monitoring tools
Support SSL certificate renewals and expiration tracking
Follow established security and compliance procedures
Execute and maintain existing PowerShell automation scripts
Assist with basic scripting for operational tasks and reporting
Identify manual processes that may benefit from automation
Support infrastructure components for business applications hosted in Azure or on-prem
Assist with SQL Server operational tasks such as backups, patching, and monitoring
Coordinate with application owners during incidents or maintenance
Resolve assigned cloud and systems tickets within SLA using the ticketing system
Escalate complex issues with clear troubleshooting notes
Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and system documentation
Collaborate with service desk, security, and network teams
Follow cloud cost management guidelines
Identify idle or underutilized resources and report findings
Implement approved cleanup or optimization actions

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-900 or AZ-104 preferred
3 to 5 years of experience in cloud or systems administration
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
Exposure to hybrid environments involving VMware and on-prem Active Directory
Working knowledge of Azure compute, storage, networking, and identity
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration
Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy
Basic to intermediate PowerShell scripting
Strong troubleshooting and operational skills.

Benefits

Cloud cost management guidelines
Dependability & Flexibility
Emergency Support, critical support available outside of normal or expanded hours
Normal and expanded working hours coverage

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft AzureMicrosoft 365PowerShell scriptingVMwareSQL ServerAzure MonitorLog AnalyticsAzure BackupAzure Site RecoveryHybrid identity

Soft Skills

troubleshootingoperational skillscollaborationcommunicationincident responsereportingdocumentationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime management

Certifications

AZ-900AZ-104Associate degree in ITBachelor’s degree in Computer Science