Sr Azure Admininstrator

Shaw Systems • Houston, TX

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

Shaw Systems Associates is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Azure Administrator Senior to play a critical role in the company’s Azure Cloud strategy. The role enhances and secures Azure environments, automates scaling and capacity management, supports federated access, troubleshoots infrastructure issues, develops the Windows Virtual Desktop strategy, migrates legacy infrastructure to Azure, and integrates Azure infrastructure into DevOps CI/CD processes. The position includes technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities but has no direct reports.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. The daily schedule may vary among 7 a.m.–4 p.m., 8 a.m.–5 p.m., or 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required, and hours may exceed 40 per week depending on business needs. Limited travel of up to 10% is expected. Work location options depend on distance from the Houston office and include a hybrid schedule within 75 miles or remote work from specified states, subject to the company’s location restrictions.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree (BA or BS); a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is highly desirable.
• At least 5 years of system administration experience.
• At least 5 years of virtualization experience.
• At least 5 years of network protocol experience.
• At least 1 year of Cisco network experience.
• At least 1 year of Azure administration experience.
• At least 5 years of Active Directory experience.
• At least 3 years of VPN experience.
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft cloud technologies.
• Required certifications: Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator, Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty, Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, Configuring and Operating Windows Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Azure, and Identity and Access Administrator Associate.
• Strong understanding of configuring and troubleshooting Java Application Servers.
• Familiarity with basic SQL Server commands, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to triage and troubleshoot client issues professionally and in a timely manner.
• Comfort integrating new technologies into existing systems.
• Advanced experience implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions, including Compute, Storage, Network, and Security services.
• Strong knowledge of backup, restore, recovery, and high-availability strategies for Microsoft Azure environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure AD and Active Directory, including managing and maintaining multiple domains.
• Advanced experience setting up, implementing, and proactively monitoring Azure environments.
• Strong knowledge of implementing Azure Key Vaults and key rotation.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot Azure server and SQL database CPU, memory, I/O, disk space, and other resource issues.
• Strong knowledge of IaaS and PaaS services.
• Strong understanding and background working with complex Active Directory, Azure AD, and LDAP environments, and following standards, procedures, and processes.
• Experience with Windows Server and SQL database creation, configuration, upgrades, migration, and patching.
• Advanced knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, and Windows Authentication.
• Knowledge of DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, and SFTP network protocols.
• Knowledge of network protocols and TCP/IP routing and subnetting.
• Knowledge of Cisco network equipment and IOS, including routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Working knowledge of VPN connectivity and client troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Azure Cloud certifications are preferred.
• At least 1 year of PowerShell experience.
• At least 4 years of Azure AD experience.
• Experience with Intune.

Responsibilities

• Enhance Shaw’s current Azure cloud environments.
• Monitor and enhance the security of Azure environments.
• Evaluate and automate scaling and capacity requirements within Azure environments.
• Ensure federated access across Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Azure environment performance, connectivity, security, and other issues.
• Develop and implement the Windows Virtual Desktop strategy.
• Migrate legacy infrastructure to Azure and implement new cloud environments.
• Work with DevOps to integrate Azure infrastructure into Shaw’s CI/CD processes and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior