Azure Administrator

Job Description :

Onsite Santa Ana, CA
12 months

Client: Manufacturing Domain

Job Overview:

Our client is actively seeking an experienced Azure Administrator who has evolved from a Windows System Administration background. This role requires hands-on expertise in both Windows and Azure environments, with strong knowledge of Active Directory, networking, and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate should be able to work onsite at Santa Ana, CA from the client office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage Windows Server infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, domains, forests).
• Implement and troubleshoot Azure cloud environments, including ARM templates, Resource Groups, NSGs, VPN gateways, and tagging.
• Manage Azure Active Directory, O365 connectors, and Tenant configurations.
• Configure and support Intune for device and policy management.
• Ensure secure authentication mechanisms using NTLM, Kerberos, Certificate Authority, and SAML SSO.
• Understand and apply basic networking concepts: VLANs, segmentation, firewalls, and Privileged Access Management.
• Perform basic SQL Server administration tasks.

Must-Have Technical Skills:

• Windows Administration: AD, Forest creation/integration, DNS/DHCP
• Azure Administration: Deploying and managing resources
• Azure AD & Intune Configuration
• O365 Administration (basic connector setup)
• Security & Authentication protocols
• Networking Fundamentals
• SQL (basic level)

Required Experience in One or More of the Following Scenarios:

1. Active Directory Forest Trust with Entra Connect Sync

• Establishing bidirectional trust between two AD forests
• Synchronizing both forests to a single Entra tenant
• Supporting cross-forest authentication for Entra/AD-integrated applications
• Requires strong knowledge of TCP/IP domain controller connectivity

1. Synchronizing Both Forests via a Single Entra Connect Server

• No forest trust required
• Sync objects from multiple forests to one tenant
• Enable Entra app authentication; restrict AD app access across forests

1. Entra Connect Cloud Sync for Secondary Forests (Nice to Have)

• Lightweight agent-based sync for secondary forests
• Ideal for hybrid and geographically distributed environments

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 9 10 years of hands-on experience in Windows System Administration and Azure
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a fast-paced IT environment
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities