Azure and Infrastructure Engineer

Description Position Summary: We are seeking a Lead Azure Engineer to drive two connected missions: the consolidation of Forgent's Azure environments into a single enterprise-scale cloud platform, and the day-to-day ownership of on premises infrastructure across all sites. This is a hybrid cloud and infrastructure engineering role — you will own the full stack from physical servers and Hyper-V environments through to Azure landing zones and governance. Key Responsibilities Azure Tenant Consolidation & Platform Lead consolidation of multiple Azure tenants, subscriptions, and environments into a unified enterprise Azure platformDesign and implement Azure landing zones, subscription models, and resource organization strategiesStandardize and optimize: Networking (VNets, peering, hybrid connectivity); Compute and storage services; Disaster recovery and high availability architecturesDrive cost optimization initiatives: Rightsizing resources and eliminating redundant environments; Reserved instances and savings plansImplement and enforce Azure governance: Azure Policy, RBAC, tagging standards, and cost controlsLead identity integration using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including cross-tenant trust and access modelsPartner with security teams to implement Zero Trust architecture and compliance controlsProvide technical leadership, roadmap planning, and executive-level updates On-Premises Infrastructure Own and manage Hyper-V environments across all Forgent sitesManage physical server infrastructure including Dell PowerEdge servers — hardware lifecycle, rack and stack, capacity planningMaintain Active Directory (on-prem) site health, replication, and DNS/DHCP across all sitesManage Azure DNS and on-prem Windows DNS for all entitiesMaintain and operate Synology NAS and backup tooling across the environmentBuild and maintain a server golden image pipeline for standardized OS deployments Security & Patching Deploy and manage Defender for Servers P2 across all Arc-onboarded on-premises serversImplement Azure Arc to extend Azure governance, policy, and Defender coverage to on-prem infrastructureImplement Azure Update Manager for unified patch management across Azure VMs and Arc enabled serversDefine and maintain patch cadence, compliance reporting, and maintenance windows across all entities Backup & Resilience Define and execute a unified backup strategy across Azure VMs, on-prem servers, and NASConfigure recovery vaults, retention policies, and offsite replicationDefine and validate RTOs and RPOs per entity and workload tierEnsure disaster recovery and high availability architectures are documented and tested Qualifications Required 7+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering and infrastructureProven experience consolidating Azure tenants, subscriptions, or large-scale environmentsDeep expertise in Azure networking — VNet design, VPN/ExpressRoute, segmentationStrong experience with Azure compute, storage, and platform servicesHands-on experience with Azure governance — Policy, RBAC, management groupsExperience managing on-premises Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCPExperience with Hyper-V in a multi-site or multi-entity environmentStrong experience with cloud cost optimization and financial governance (FinOps)Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity and access managementAbility to lead complex, multi-team cloud and infrastructure transformation efforts Preferred Experience with M&A or multi-entity environment consolidationFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code — Terraform, Bicep, ARMExperience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and observability platformsExperience with Azure Arc and Azure Update ManagerExperience with Defender for Servers and Microsoft Defender for CloudKnowledge of hybrid environments — on-prem to Azure transitionMicrosoft Azure certifications — Solutions Architect, Security, Network Core Competencies Own and lead a large-scale Azure transformation initiative across a growing multi-site enterpriseDirectly impact cost reduction, security posture, and operational efficiency organization-wideBuild a modern, standardized cloud and infrastructure platform across a growing NYSE-listed enterpriseWork on a greenfield consolidation with real ownership — this is not a maintenance roleCollaborative team environment with a clear technology roadmap and leadership support Disclaimer The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.