Azure Cloud Senior Admin

Synchrony Systems, Inc.; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Azure-focused architect to design and optimize cloud deployments for enterprise customers.

You will work with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure Azure solutions and guide migrations from on-premise or hybrid setups. The role emphasizes IaC, CI/CD, cost optimization, and compliance monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers to gather requirements and explain Azure solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for productive stakeholder engagement.
• Experience designing and implementing Azure-based architectures.
• Proficient in IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Azure Networking.
• Experience with CI/CD, release management, and automation.
• Proficient with Terraform and ARM templates for automated deployments.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to understand requirements and deliver enterprise Azure solutions.
• Assess current Azure architecture and identify gaps in scalability, security, and cost.
• Redesign deployments to align with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and best practices.
• Plan and implement IaC using Terraform and ARM templates.
• Monitor and ensure compliance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
• Manage Windows and Linux workloads in Azure.
• Coordinate with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and automation.

Skills

Azure architecture

Customer communication

CI/CD pipelines

Enterprise Azure solutions design

Tools

Terraform

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Microsoft Sentinel

Git

VMware

Job description

Base Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000 Per Annum

Must Have Technical/Functional Skill

• Good verbal/written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and productively with Customer, understand customer requirements and provide enterprise Azure solutions
• Assess current Azure architecture and identify gaps in scalability, security, and cost optimization.
• Redesign existing deployments to align with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and best practices.
• Deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings for enterprise architecture including Azure Networking.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design, release management, and automation.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Proficiency in Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for automated deployments.

Backup:

Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery or any other relevant Backup Technologies

• Using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel for proactive monitoring and compliance.

Strong knowledge of Git for source control and integration with DevOps workflows.

Experience with VMware for hybrid cloud and migration scenarios.

Operating Systems

• Skilled in managing Windows and Linux workloads in Azure environments and supporting enterprise level changes.