Azure Cloud Admin

Azure Cloud Admin
12mo+ Contract Opportunity!
All Candidates must be local to the Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Metropolitan areas
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Financial Domain

This is an Opportunity for a Windows / Azure Cloud Administrator to work for an outstanding Financial Company in the Irving, TX area.

The Windows / Azure Cloud Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, upkeep and operation of both physical and cloud servers and associated applications in an enterprise environment. They are involved in troubleshooting and problem resolution and will diagnose and resolve problems quickly. The individual should be able to communicate technical concerns and solutions to their team and provide workable solutions. They are also responsible for the installing and upgrading software, installing, and rebuilding existing servers and will have opportunities to deploy server infrastructure as code in a cloud environment. This technical role includes duties across the entire server lifecycle and is key to providing stable platforms that meet the enterprise requirements for performance.

This role will be joining a collaborative work environment with an emphasis on technical development, work life balance and employee recognition. This challenging and rewarding position provides many new opportunities to develop and grow in any number of areas related to the operations of an IT organization.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and Manage AppLocker resources
• Upgrade Windows 2012 servers
• Configure and support Azure Cloud environment
• Problem investigation, troubleshooting and resolution
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement opportunities where applicable
• Maintain security standards, configuration compliance, patch management
• Manage system infrastructure including Active Directory, Windows Server, Azure EntraID, Network, Backups and other software and hardware
• Monitor systems and respond quickly to any usability concerns
• Building Servers, Installing Applications and Upgrade systems as needed
• Assist in integrating new applications and technologies into the current system
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of experience in Information Systems and/or Technology Delivery services with emphasis in Windows Server Administration

Preferred knowledge of technologies:

• Azure Cloud Services
• Microsoft Server Administration
• EntraID/Active Directory (Domain Services, Group Policy)
• Scripting languages (PowerShell)
• Microsoft System Center (SCCM, SCOM, Defender Endpoint Protections)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and ability to learn new information in a timely manner
• Support a 24/7 systems environment including evenings and weekends as needed

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS preferred.