This is a Permanent Job in Sacramento and requires 3 days a week onsite, 2 days remote.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Azure Systems Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud transformation, and enterprise migration projects. This position will lead the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based infrastructure solutions while driving the migration of legacy on-premises systems and VMware workloads to native Azure services.

The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in Azure architecture, cloud security, automation, and large-scale migration initiatives. This role will partner closely with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams to modernize enterprise platforms and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
Implement Azure landing zones and governance frameworks.
Manage Azure networking, virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, and VPN connectivity.
Design highly available and resilient cloud solutions.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

Lead cloud-to-cloud migration initiatives, including Microsoft 365 and Azure tenant migrations.
Design and execute VMware-to-Azure migration strategies using Azure Migrate and related tools.
Modernize legacy workloads into Azure-native solutions.
Assess existing environments and develop migration roadmaps.

Identity & Security

Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
Implement Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust principles.
Ensure compliance with security and governance standards.

Automation & DevOps

Develop automation using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, and scripting frameworks.
Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.
Automate deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes.

Operational Excellence

Monitor cloud performance, availability, and costs.
Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex infrastructure issues.
Serve as a technical lead for cloud transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Required

7+ years of IT infrastructure engineering experience.
5+ years of Microsoft Azure administration and engineering experience.
Experience migrating enterprise workloads from VMware to Azure.
Experience with Azure Migrate, Site Recovery, and cloud adoption frameworks.
Strong knowledge of:
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Storage
Azure Networking
Entra ID
Azure Backup
Azure Monitor
Azure Security Center / Defender
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
Experience with Microsoft 365, hybrid identity, and Active Directory.

Preferred

Terraform or Bicep experience.
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
Kubernetes (AKS).
Azure Landing Zones.
Azure Arc.
Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and tenant-to-tenant migrations.
Experience with Rubrik, Veeam, or enterprise backup platforms.

Certifications Strongly Preferred - Not Required

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700)

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