Azure Engineer

Virtual Networx Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Networx Inc is seeking an experienced IT professional to manage Microsoft 365 and Azure environments from Phoenix. You will deploy resources, monitor performance and costs, and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies, including hybrid cloud integrations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in Microsoft 365 and 2+ years in Azure, strong PowerShell scripting, hybrid Active Directory, Intune management, and excellent documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience administering Microsoft 365.
• 2+ years of Azure administration experience.
• PowerShell scripting experience.
• Knowledge of hybrid Active Directory environments.
• Experience with Intune endpoint management.
• Excellent problem solving, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Azure resources.
• Monitor cloud performance, uptime and cost optimization.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Configure Azure networking, VPNs, NSGs and firewalls.
• Support hybrid cloud integrations.
• Administer Exchange Online, Teams and SharePoint Online in Microsoft 365.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Administration

Azure Administration

PowerShell scripting

Hybrid Active Directory

Intune device management

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Deploy and manage Azure resources
  • Monitor cloud performance, uptime, and cost optimization
  • Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
  • Configure Azure networking, VPNs, NSGs, and firewalls
  • Support hybrid cloud integrations
• Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Exchange Online administration
  • Microsoft Teams administration
  • SharePoint Online
• Microsoft Entra ID
• PowerShell
• Conditional Access
• Azure Networking
• Cloud Security
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Automation & Monitoring

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 3+ years of experience administering Microsoft 365
• 2+ years of Azure administration experience
• Experience with PowerShell scripting
• Knowledge of hybrid Active Directory environments
• Experience with endpoint/device management using Intune
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

Cognitive Work Requirements

• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions Very Important
• Ability to perform simple and repetitive work Very Important
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload Very Important
• Ability to perform complex and varied tasks Very Important
• Ability to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions Very Important
• Ability to influence people Very Important
• Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision Very Important
• Ability to accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning Very Important
• Ability to express and interpret feelings, ideas or facts Very Important
• Ability to work under pressure Very Important
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time Very Important

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Requires 3 plus years of professional experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, MS-102)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IAC)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Time management and prioritization