Azure Cloud Administrator

Emergent Software; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Azure Cloud Administrator for a fully remote role. The right candidate will lead operational management and improvements in Azure, focusing on scalability, security, and performance. This position demands proficiency in cloud services and a collaborative approach to enhance the company's cloud maturity.

Qualifications

• Proactive with Azure cloud management experience.
• Certifications in Azure and M365 preferred.
• Experience in automation and infrastructure optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Lead Azure strategy and implementation.
• Support O365 ecosystem and ensure integration.

Skills

Azure services

automation

collaboration

Education

Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)

Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102)

Tools

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

** This is a direct hire position for one of our clients. This position is a fully remote role. Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.**

We are seeking a proactive Azure Cloud Administrator to lead the operational management and continuous improvement of our client’s Microsoft Azure environment. This role blends hands-on cloud administration with light architectural responsibilities to support scalability, performance, and security across our hybrid infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Azure services, governance, and automation, with a collaborative mindset to help drive internal cloud maturity and modernization.

Primary Duties

• Cloud Administration & Support
  Manage and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure including virtual machines, storage, networking, and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). Ensure uptime, security, scalability, and performance.

• Azure Strategy & Implementation
  Partner with IT leadership to refine WSB’s cloud strategy and lead the implementation of Azure best practices across provisioning, monitoring, and governance.

• O365 Ecosystem Support
  Provide infrastructure support for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and related M365 services, ensuring integration with Azure identity and access management.

• Infrastructure Modernization & Migration
  Support the transition of cloud infrastructure in-house and enable future growth through templated deployments, standardization, and automation.

• Monitoring, Security & Cost Optimization
  Implement and manage Azure Monitor, cost controls, and backup/recovery solutions. Ensure the environment meets compliance, performance, and risk standards.

• Collaboration & Enablement
  Work closely with internal Cloud Architect and junior Cloud Administrator, contributing to team upskilling and process development. Document standards and mentor where needed.

• Automation & Efficiency
  Identify and implement automation opportunities using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools to streamline cloud management.

• Incident Response & Service Requests
  Act as an escalation point for Azure and O365 infrastructure incidents, supporting timely resolution and root cause analysis.

Nice to Have Skills

• Certifications: Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102)

• Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI

• Security & Monitoring: Experience with Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, or similar tools

• DevOps Tools: Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins

• Networking Knowledge: Experience with VPN, DNS, DHCP, and firewall configurations in cloud environments

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