Senior Cloud Azure Systems Administrator

Zeektek — United States · Posted ~4 hours ago

Senior Full-time Hybrid

Skills

Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure VMware migration cloud security automation VMware Terraform

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior cloud infrastructure role focused on designing, migrating, and supporting enterprise cloud environments. Responsibilities include architecture, security, automation, and operational improvements.

Highlights

Opportunity to lead cloud transformation projects, modernize enterprise infrastructure, and work with advanced cloud technologies.

Description

This is a Permanent Job in Sacramento and requires 3 days a week onsite, 2 days remote. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Azure Systems Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud transformation, and enterprise migration projects. This position will lead the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based infrastructure solutions while driving the migration of legacy on-premises systems and VMware workloads to native Azure services. The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in Azure architecture, cloud security, automation, and large-scale migration initiatives. This role will partner closely with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams to modernize enterprise platforms and improve operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure.Implement Azure landing zones and governance frameworks.Manage Azure networking, virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, and VPN connectivity.Design highly available and resilient cloud solutions.Cloud Migration & Modernization Lead cloud-to-cloud migration initiatives, including Microsoft 365 and Azure tenant migrations.Design and execute VMware-to-Azure migration strategies using Azure Migrate and related tools.Modernize legacy workloads into Azure-native solutions.Assess existing environments and develop migration roadmaps.Identity & Security Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).Implement Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust principles.Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.Automation & DevOps Develop automation using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, and scripting frameworks.Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.Automate deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes.Operational Excellence Monitor cloud performance, availability, and costs.Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions.Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex infrastructure issues.Serve as a technical lead for cloud transformation initiatives. Required Qualifications Required 7+ years of IT infrastructure engineering experience.5+ years of Microsoft Azure administration and engineering experience.Experience migrating enterprise workloads from VMware to Azure.Experience with Azure Migrate, Site Recovery, and cloud adoption frameworks.Strong knowledge of:Azure Virtual MachinesAzure StorageAzure NetworkingEntra IDAzure BackupAzure MonitorAzure Security Center / DefenderAdvanced PowerShell scripting skills.Experience with Microsoft 365, hybrid identity, and Active Directory. Preferred Terraform or Bicep experience.Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).Kubernetes (AKS).Azure Landing Zones.Azure Arc.Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and tenant-to-tenant migrations.Experience with Rubrik, Veeam, or enterprise backup platforms. Certifications Strongly Preferred - Not Required Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700)