Sr Azure Admininstrator

Shaw Systems • Atlanta, GA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

Shaw Systems Associates is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Senior Azure Administrator to play a critical role in its Azure Cloud strategy. The position enhances and secures Azure environments, evaluates and automates scaling and capacity, supports federated access, troubleshoots environment issues, develops the Windows Virtual Desktop strategy, migrates legacy infrastructure, and integrates Azure infrastructure with DevOps and CI/CD processes.

The position includes technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities but has no direct reports. It is full-time, Monday through Friday, with schedules that 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 vary or exceed 40 in a week based on business needs. The role may be hybrid for employees within 75 miles of the Houston office, or remote from specified states, with travel capability required in some cases. Limited travel of up to 10% is expected.

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 networking 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.
• 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 promptly.
• 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.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving Azure environment performance, connectivity, and security issues.
• 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, 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 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.
• Possess the listed 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.

Nice To Haves

• Azure Cloud certifications are preferred.
• At least 1 year of PowerShell experience is preferred.
• At least 4 years of Azure AD experience is preferred.
• Experience with Intune is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enhance Shaw’s current Azure cloud environments.
• Monitor and enhance the security of Azure environments.
• Evaluate and automate scaling and capacity requirements in Azure environments.
• Ensure federated access across Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Azure environment performance, connectivity, and security issues.
• Develop and implement the Windows Virtual Desktop strategy.
• Migrate legacy infrastructure to Azure and implement new cloud environments.
• Work with DevOps and 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