Azure Cloud Administrator ||Remote role !! ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance

Azure Cloud Administrator

Remote role !!

 

Must-Have Skills                          

• 10+ years of IT/System Administration experience
• Microsoft Azure Administration (VMs, Storage, VNets, Azure Firewall)
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Windows Server 2016–2025 Administration
• Active Directory (AD) & Azure AD Connect
• Hybrid Identity Management
• PowerShell Scripting & Automation
• Azure RBAC, Policies, and Conditional Access
• Group Policy (GPO) Management
• Windows Security Hardening & Patch Management
• Cloud Security, Governance, and Compliance
• Azure Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance
• CompTIA Security+ (or obtain within 30 days)

 

Work Model Remote option during contract period, onsite after full-time employee conversion
Our client is seeking an experienced Azure System Administrator to implement, secure, and maintain our cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on day-to-day administration, reliability, and lifecycle management of production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks, support project implementations, and assist with improving system architecture
• Manages and administers Azure resources including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), VMs, storage accounts, virtual networks, Azure Firewall, and related services
• Monitors cloud and hybrid systems for availability, performance, cost efficiency, and security
• Implements and enforces cloud governance, RBAC, conditional access, policies, and compliance standards
• Hardens and maintains Azure and Windows systems through patching, configuration baselines, identity controls, and security best practices
• Supports hybrid operations including AD/Azure AD Connect, Windows Server, and identity synchronization
• Automates tasks and deployments using PowerShell or Azure automation tools
• Participates in cloud architecture discussions and assists in designing scalable, secure Azure environments focused on cloud native solutions
• Performs maintenance with minimal downtime and provides after-hours support when required
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to drive projects, maintain system reliability, and provide support
• Clearly and timely participates in change management processes, documents system configurations, incidents, and resolutions
Required Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (e.g., IT, computer science, information systems, engineering) or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on experience administering Azure environments (Azure AD, VMs, networking, storage, policies, RBAC)
• Strong Windows administration skills, including Server 2016–2025, group policy, security hardening, and patching
• Experience with scripting/automation using PowerShell
• Experience maintaining hybrid identity (AD, AADC, conditional access, authentication flows)
• Solid understanding of cloud security controls, monitoring, and compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to travel if needed
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) required or obtained within 30 days
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced Azure administration experience
• Familiarity with Azure networking (vNets, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute, private endpoints)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
• Experience using cloud monitoring and security tools (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Log Analytics, policy compliance)
• Knowledge of DoD security requirements, STIGs, and tools such as Nessus or SCAP
• VMware or other virtualization experience in hybrid environments
• Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-800/801, etc.