Cloud Systems Administrator

Idealforce LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Idealforce is seeking a skilled Cloud Systems Administrator for a contract-to-hire role in Phoenix, AZ. The position is hybrid and focuses on managing Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance for the agency's IT environment.

The candidate will handle Azure services, DNS, AD hybrid join, Intune/MDM, and vulnerability remediation, while supporting Tier 2 desktop issues and documenting KBs for Tier 1 transfer. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Cloud environments.
• Tier 2 support experience for desktop issues.
• DNS administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Azure solutions implementation and monitoring.
• Manage Azure compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Provide Tier 2 desktop support and create KBs for Tier 1.
• Administer DNS, Domain Controllers, and Azure AD (Hybrid Join, AAD Connect).
• Maintain Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
• Use Workspace Analytics for system health and security.
• Work with Support Services for inventory and asset management.
• Manage endpoint security with Intune and MDM.
• Automate admin tasks and manage certificates.
• Lead vulnerability remediation efforts.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Tier 2 Support

DNS

Tools

Intune

MDM

Job description

Idealforce has contract to hire position available immediately for a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our customer in Phoenix,AZ. This isHybridPosition.Please find below additional details about this job.Local Candidates.

Job Description:

The Client is seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud Systems Administrator to join our dedicated IT team. In this contract-to-hire role, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end management of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. We are looking for a professional who thrives in a hybrid environment and is passionate about leveraging Microsoft Azure to support critical state agency operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous monitoring of the agency's Microsoft Azure Solutions.
• Manage major Azure environment services, including compute, storage, networking, and security frameworks.
• Serve as Tier 2 Support for general desktop support issues. Able to follow and write KBs for knowledge transfer to Tier 1 Service Desk.
• Administer core infrastructure components such as DNS, Domain Controllers, and Azure Active Directory (including Hybrid Join and AAD Connect).
• Maintain Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services, including SQL databases, Managed SQL instances, and Web App service plans.
• Utilize Azure monitoring tools (Workspace Analytics) to maintain system health and security oversight.
• Work with Support Services for inventory management and asset tracking.
• Manage endpoint security and device compliance using Microsoft Intune and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions.
• Automate administrative tasks and manage certificate life cycles and recovery vaults.
• Lead proactive vulnerability remediation efforts to ensure the security and integrity of all agency systems.

Required Skills

• Experience with Azure Cloud
• Tier 2 Support for general desktop support issues
• Domain Name System (DNS)

Preferred Skills

• Intune experience
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• (Workspace Analytics) Azure monitoring tool

Disclaimer :The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.