Senior Azure System Administrator

Northstar Memorial Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Azure System Administrator to enhance their cloud infrastructure. This hybrid role involves leading the design and optimization of Azure solutions, ensuring maximum performance and security. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll implement advanced strategies and mentor junior staff. If you have a passion for cloud technologies and a strong background in Azure and Windows Server, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in system administration with Azure focus.
• Experience with security assessments and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of Azure infrastructure.
• Oversee administration of Microsoft 365 and Windows Server environments.

Skills

Azure Infrastructure

Windows Server

Office 365

PowerShell

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Active Directory

Microsoft SQL Server

Disaster Recovery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Azure Bicep

ARM templates

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams

Endpoint Manager (Intune)

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

We are in search of a seasoned Azure System Administrator, proficient in Azure Infrastructure, Windows Server environments and Office 365. This is a hybrid role out of our Houston Home office near the Galleria.

The Senior Azure System Administrator implements, monitors, and optimizes Azure solutions to ensure maximum performance, availability, and security of the Windows Server Infrastructure. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective cloud-based solutions that meet business objectives and contribute to the success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Azure infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage, databases, identity, monitoring, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Architect and administer Windows Server environments, including Active Directory (on-prem and Azure AD), DNS, IIS, Group Policy, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Oversee administration of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Endpoint Manager (Intune).
• Lead large-scale infrastructure and migration projects; manage implementation plans, resource allocation, and post-deployment optimization.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to align infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement advanced automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) strategies using tools such as PowerShell, ARM templates, and Azure Bicep.
• Establish and maintain enterprise-level backup, failover, and disaster recovery strategies across hybrid environments.
• Conduct security assessments and enforce hardening standards in Azure, M365, and on-prem systems; ensure systems comply with regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS).
• Act as Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical issues, providing root cause analysis and long-term remediation strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior administrators and IT staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in system administration, including at least 5 years managing Microsoft Azure environments
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (Preferred)
• ITIL or other enterprise IT framework experience is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.