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# IT Systems Administrator - Azure Infrastructure

- **Company:** Patriot Talent Solutions
- **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Bicep, Azure AKS, Terraform
- **Published:** June 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/136fcd7c-9b54-423f-b6c0-68cd5aa5efb3

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings hands on Azure IaaS experience, sound infrastructure judgment, and a strong security mindset. This is an operations focused role for professionals accustomed to owning production environments-not end user support.

Must-Have Experience

 * Strong Azure IaaS hands-on experience (VMs, networking, storage, backups)

 * Experience supporting production infrastructure environments

 * Understanding of cloud security at the infrastructure level

 * Ability to design, operate, and troubleshoot cloud systems

 * AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) - required or willingness to obtain

Ability to obtain a 6C Public Trust clearance is required. An initial onsite presence is expected, with hybrid flexibility thereafter.

Technologies: Microsoft Azure (IaaS: VMs, VNETs, NSGs, VPN, Load Balancer), Azure Storage & Backup, Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud, Terraform/Bicep/ARM, Azure DevOps, AKS, PowerShell/Python/Bash, Windows/Linux administration, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, GPO, Intune, and M365 ecosystem tools.

## Description

A well established organization is seeking an IT Systems Administrator II to oversee and operate mission-critical Azure infrastructure within a regulated environment. This role carries direct responsibility for infrastructure stability, security, and reliability across production systems.


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