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)
