Azure Administrator

Penthara Technologies; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Penthara Technologies in India is seeking a skilled M365 Azure Migration Engineer to join our IT team.

You will plan, execute and manage end-to-end migrations of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive and Azure workloads, ensuring security and performance.

The role requires at least 5 years IT experience and AZ-900 certification; evening IST shift from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM; US clients in EST time zone.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IT experience.
• Experience in Microsoft 365 and Azure migrations, with at least one large-scale migration.
• AZ-900 certification is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive and Entra ID.
• Experience with migration tools and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Azure migration projects.
• Plan migrations for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams and Azure workloads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to migrate users, applications, data and infrastructure.
• Design secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions in Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Create and maintain migration documentation, SOPs, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and project stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure migration

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Networking concepts

Education

AZ-900 Certification

Tools

Azure Migrate

Azure Site Recovery

SharePoint Migration Tool

Exchange Migration Tools

Quest/BitTitan

Job description

Established in 2013, Penthara Technologies is a technology services company headquartered in India delivering services primarily on Azure and Microsoft 365 platform with custom integration. The idea for the name "Penthara" was inspired by the planet called Penthara IV from the world renowned series "Star Trek".

For Jasjit, our CEO, Penthara stands for bringing amazing people together and using the latest technological advancements to make this world a better place. Much like the Star Trek Fleet, our team bears the spirit of teamwork, transparency, empathy and humility.

We believe that even the smallest person can change the future. Our small team in India goes above and beyond their way to offer the finest technological solutions to our amazing clients, with many being multi-million dollar companies.

Consultation at Penthara means the best possible solution for you, not us. We’ve always got our client’s best interests in our mind and our actions, leading to long-lasting relationships with many of them.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced M365 Azure Migration Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in planning and executing Microsoft 365 and Azure migration projects, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Azure cloud infrastructure migrations. This role requires deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, networking concepts, security best practices, and migration methodologies.

Desired Attributes

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Humility
  
• Empathy
  
• Creativity
  
• Team Player
  
• Growth Mindset
  

Shift Timings

Evening Shift: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST (Non-Negotiable)

We primarily work with customers in the US EST time zone.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Azure migration projects, including assessment, planning, implementation, and post-migration support.
  
• Plan and perform migrations involving Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams, and Azure workloads.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless migration of users, applications, data, and infrastructure.
  
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions within Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
  
• Configure and manage Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), identity synchronization, and authentication solutions.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Microsoft 365 services, Azure infrastructure, networking, and security.
  
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and Azure CLI to streamline migration and administration activities.
  
• Create and maintain migration documentation, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
  
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project stakeholders.
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of overall IT industry experience.
  
• Proven experience in Microsoft 365 and Azure migration projects, with at least one large-scale migration successfully completed.
  
• AZ-900 certification is mandatory.
  
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 services, including:
  • Exchange Online
    
  • SharePoint Online
    
  • Microsoft Teams
    
  • OneDrive for Business
    
  • Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
    
• Hands‑on experience with migration tools such as:
  • Azure Migrate
    
  • Azure Site Recovery
    
  • SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT)
    
  • Exchange Migration Tools
    
  • Quest, BitTitan, or similar migration platforms
    
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including:
  • DNS
    
  • VPN
    
  • Firewalls
    
  • Routing
    
  • Load Balancers
    
• Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud governance.
  
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Azure CLI automation.
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, MS-102, or other Microsoft certifications.
  
• Experience with Hybrid Exchange and Hybrid SharePoint environments.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Management.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender Security Suite and Microsoft Purview.
  
• Experience with identity and access management, including:
  • Entra ID
    
  • Conditional Access
    
  • MFA
    
  • RBAC
    
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and on‑premises infrastructure integration.
  
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 and Azure migration projects.
  
• Exposure to cutting‑edge cloud and security technologies.
  
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
  
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  
• Professional development, certification support, and career growth opportunities.