Azure Cloud Administrator

Private Label Staff • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Azure Cloud Administrator is responsible for the deployment, configuration, administration, and ongoing operational support of cloud-based solutions within a Microsoft Azure environment. This role requires strong expertise in identity and access management, cloud infrastructure, and security best practices, with a focus on maintaining highly available and secure enterprise systems.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Hands-on experience with Azure AD Connect
• Hands-on experience with Azure AD B2B (Business-to-Business)
• Hands-on experience with Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
• Hands-on experience with Self-Service Group Management (SSGM)
• Hands-on experience with Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Hands-on experience with Group-based licensing
• Hands-on experience with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), including hardware token integrations (e.g., YubiKey)
• Hands-on experience with Conditional Access policies
• Hands-on experience with Identity Protection
• Experience with monitoring and recovery tools such as Azure Monitor
• Experience with monitoring and recovery tools such as Log Analytics
• Experience with monitoring and recovery tools such as Azure Site Recovery
• Experience with Privileged Access Workstations (PAW)
• Familiarity with cloud migration strategies, including VMware to Azure
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Senior-level experience in cloud engineering, cloud administration, or network engineering
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305)
• Experience supporting enterprise or government cloud environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring optimal performance and security
• Manage and maintain identity services, including Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Deploy, configure, and support Azure AD components and related services
• Provide day-to-day operational support for cloud infrastructure and monitoring tools
• Implement and manage access controls, authentication methods, and identity protection solutions
• Support cloud migrations, including on-premises to Azure and VMware to Azure transitions
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks, policies, and best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, security, and operations teams

What This Job Offers

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