IT Infrastructure Administrator

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo • Houston, TX

4d

About The Position

The Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our cloud and hybrid infrastructure while providing strong technical leadership, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to managing enterprise-grade systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: Azure Administration & Management Design, implement, and maintain Azure-based infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage, identity, monitoring). Manage Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity governance. Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Security & Compliance Implement and monitor security best practices across Azure and on-prem environments. Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, SOC, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable). Manage firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions. Infrastructure Operations Oversee hybrid environments integrating on-premises systems with Azure cloud. Administer Windows Server, virtualization platforms (Hyper-V/VMware), and networking components. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues. Automation & DevOps Collaboration Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, ARM templates, or Terraform. Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Drive adoption of modern cloud-native practices. Planning & Strategy Serve as a subject matter expert for Azure and infrastructure technologies. Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance. Contribute to IT strategy, capacity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure administration, with at least 3+ years focused on Azure.
• Strong expertise in: Azure IaaS/PaaS services Azure Active Directory & Identity Management Networking (DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, routing) Windows Server administration
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert ITIL or other infrastructure-related certifications

Responsibilities

• Azure Administration & Management Design, implement, and maintain Azure-based infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage, identity, monitoring).
• Manage Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity governance.
• Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Security & Compliance Implement and monitor security best practices across Azure and on-prem environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, SOC, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable).
• Manage firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions.
• Infrastructure Operations Oversee hybrid environments integrating on-premises systems with Azure cloud.
• Administer Windows Server, virtualization platforms (Hyper-V/VMware), and networking components.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Automation & DevOps Collaboration Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, ARM templates, or Terraform.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Drive adoption of modern cloud-native practices.
• Planning & Strategy Serve as a subject matter expert for Azure and infrastructure technologies.
• Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to IT strategy, capacity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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