Cloud Administrator

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Chicago seeks an experienced Cloud Administrator to own and optimize our Azure cloud infrastructure, manage Azure AD, and support hybrid connectivity and modernization initiatives. The role focuses on security, governance, and reliable operations in a hybrid on-site/off-site environment.

You will deploy and patch cloud services, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with security, networking, and applications teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of systems administration, cloud administration, or infrastructure administration experience.
• Hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Azure environments and cloud services.
• Experience with hybrid connectivity solutions, including VPN and ExpressRoute.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 E5 security tools, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks and Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and distributed enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills.
• VMware and/or Hyper‑V experience preferred.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, networks, storage, subscriptions, and resource groups.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user/group administration, RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and governance.
• Monitor cloud performance, availability, and security while applying Azure best practices and governance standards.
• Support and maintain Microsoft security technologies, including Defender, Sentinel, and Purview/DLP, plus audit initiatives.
• Manage hybrid cloud environments integrating Azure with on‑premises infrastructure and M365.
• Plan and execute cloud deployments, upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Provide Tier III support, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and collaborate with security, networking, and applications teams.
• Contribute to process improvements, cloud modernization, documentation, and mentoring of junior IT staff.

Skills

Azure cloud

Hybrid cloud

Zero Trust

Automation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Azure certifications AZ-104, AZ-305

Tools

Azure

Azure AD

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Purview/DLP

Microsoft Entra ID

VMware/Hyper-V

ExpressRoute

VPN

Microsoft 365

Job description

Cloud Administrator l No Sponsorship Available

Cloud Administrator Role Overview:

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000

Bonus: Discretionary

Work Environment: Hybrid (4 Days onsite)

Office Location: Chicago, IL (Rosemont area)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO

Key Responsibilities – Cloud Administrator

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, subscriptions, resource groups, and related cloud services.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user and group administration, role-based access control, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity governance.
• Monitor cloud performance, availability, and security while implementing Azure best practices, Zero Trust principles, and governance standards.
• Support and maintain Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview/DLP, and related compliance and audit initiatives.
• Manage hybrid cloud environments integrating Azure with on-premises infrastructure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Plan and execute cloud deployments, upgrades, migrations, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Provide Tier III support, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and collaborate with security, networking, application, and support teams to deliver scalable and secure technology solutions.
• Contribute to process improvements, cloud modernization efforts, documentation, and mentoring of junior IT team members.

Qualifications – Cloud Administrator

• 7+ years of systems administration, cloud administration, or infrastructure administration experience, preferably in enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Azure environments and cloud services.
• Experience with hybrid connectivity solutions, including VPN and ExpressRoute.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 E5 security tools, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks and Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and distributed enterprise environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills.
• VMware and/or Hyper‑V experience preferred.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Collaborative, service‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

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