Azure/ Microsoft 365 Administrator

Azure / Microsoft 365 Administrator

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

We are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to design and implement Azure hybrid cloud and cloud-native solutions using Microsoft’s IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings. This role will also focus on disaster recovery services leveraging Azure’s cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will serve as a project team lead, collaborating with department leaders to deliver technology solutions that align with the organization’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a secure, well-managed enterprise environment in Azure.
• Configure and manage the organization's Virtual Network in Azure, establishing core services and enabling Azure integration with existing networks.
• Write automation scripts for deploying resource stacks and configurations.
• Utilize native Azure services to meet technology and resiliency requirements.
• Drive strategies for identity, access, configuration management, and monitoring within Azure.
• Lead the design of network connectivity solutions to Azure.
• Extend standard systems management processes into the cloud, including change, incident, and problem management.
• Implement and manage monitoring and infrastructure tools for availability and performance.
• Create internal pricing models for Azure virtual machines and manage instance selection.
• Integrate Azure management tools with existing systems, automating processes like spin-up/spin-down and billing approvals.
• Design and implement data protection strategies, including high availability (HA) and business continuity planning (BCP) in Azure.
• Lead the design and execution of disaster recovery solutions using Azure cloud systems.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Act as a project management lead and team member on various technology projects.
• Provide Level III and Level IV technical support for employees in Charlotte.

Qualifications:
Required:

• 3+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS.
• Hands-on experience with the Azure administration portal.
• Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent).
• Familiarity with at least one other cloud hosting solution (e.g., Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer).
• Experience deploying enterprise core services and supporting cloud deployments.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team to meet common objectives.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in IT.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Experience in Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.