Azure Cloud Systems Administrator

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an Azure specialist to manage cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), administer DNS and Azure Active Directory, and maintain endpoint security using Intune and MDM. The role provides Tier 2 desktop support and requires background checks and Phoenix-area residency.

This full-time position is W2 with no visa sponsorship. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Azure monitoring tools and Workspace Analytics, plus experience with VPNs and web app service plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud required.
• Tier 2 desktop support experience required.
• DNS administration experience required.
• U.S. citizenship or green card required.
• Visa sponsorship unavailable; permanent conversion eligible.
• Phoenix metro residents only.
• W2 employment only; no C2C.
• Must pass HireRight background check and drug screening.
• In-person interview within a week of close.
• Start within two weeks of offer.

Responsibilities

• Manage the state agency's Azure environment (compute, storage, networking, security).
• Administer DNS, Domain Controllers, and Azure AD including Hybrid Join and AAD Connect.
• Maintain Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS services (SQL databases, Web App service plans).
• Manage endpoint security and device compliance via Intune and MDM.
• Provide Tier 2 desktop support.
• Create knowledge-base documentation for Tier 1 service desk.
• Manage certificate lifecycles
• Remediate vulnerabilities

Skills

Microsoft Azure Cloud Management

Tier 2 Desktop Support

DNS Administration

Intune Experience

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Azure Monitoring Tools

Hybrid Join

AAD Connect

Vulnerability Remediation

Documentation

Tools

Intune

MDM

Azure Monitoring Tools

Workspace Analytics

Job description

• Manage the state agency's Azure environment, including compute, storage, networking, and security
• Administer DNS, Domain Controllers, and Azure Active Directory, including Hybrid Join and AAD Connect
• Maintain Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services, including SQL databases and Web App service plans
• Manage endpoint security and device compliance through Intune and MDM
• Provide Tier 2 desktop support
• Create knowledge-base documentation for the Tier 1 service desk
• Manage certificate lifecycles
• Remediate vulnerabilities

Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Tier 2 support for general desktop support issues
• DNS administration
• Preferred: Intune experience
• Preferred: Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Preferred: Azure monitoring tools (Workspace Analytics)
• U.S. citizenship or green card required
• Must be eligible for permanent conversion; visa sponsorship unavailable
• Phoenix metro residents only
• W2 only; no C2C
• Must complete HireRight background check and drug screening
• In-person interview within a week of the close
• Start within two weeks of offer

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing Microsoft Azure environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services, while providing Tier 2 desktop support and ensuring endpoint security through Intune and MDM. Proficient in DNS administration and creating knowledge‑base documentation for service desk operations.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Microsoft Azure Cloud Management
• Tier 2 Desktop Support
• DNS Administration
• Intune Experience
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Azure IaaS
• Azure PaaS
• Azure SaaS
• SQL Databases
• Web App Service Plans
• Endpoint Security
• Device Compliance
• Hybrid Join
• AAD Connect
• Vulnerability Remediation

Soft Skills

• Documentation Creation
• Problem‑Solving

Industry Keywords

• U.S. Citizenship
• Green Card
• Background Check
• Drug Screening

Tools & Technologies

• Intune
• MDM
• Azure Monitoring Tools
• Workspace Analytics