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ANDERSON, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION - **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $109,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Data Hub, Network Security, Log Analysis, Virtual Desktops, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Remote Desktop Services, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Azure Machine Learning, Management of Software Versions, EndPointSecurity, Cloud Monitoring, System Availability, Azure Powershell, Microsoft InTune, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, Terraform, Powerapps - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3322920907&tx=FR10804LFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Required Experience & Skills * Four-year IT degree or equivalent experience and relevant certifications * 5+ years infrastructure or Azure administration experience in enterprise environments * Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure: networking, compute, storage, identity, monitoring * Experience with hybrid Microsoft environments (AD, Microsoft 365, Azure AD/Entra ID) * Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI scripting and automation * Solid understanding of cloud security, RBAC, and governance frameworks * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, * Microsoft certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, PL-900, or PL-400 * Experience with Azure Application Gateway, WAF, Front Door * Azure landing zones, enterprise-scale architectures, governance at scale * Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights * Azure DevOps, Bicep, or Terraform for infrastructure automation * Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate, BI, Dataverse) * Azure AI/OpenAI services or Power Platform AI Builder * Azure Virtual Desktop with FSLogix, MSIX App Attach, host pool management * Professional services or consulting experience ## Description Andersen seeks a hands-on Azure Administrator Manager to lead our growing Microsoft cloud environment, combining deep technical execution with leadership responsibilities for global infrastructure design, cloud governance, and platform operations. What You'll Do Azure Infrastructure & Administration * Administer Azure subscriptions, RBAC, governance policies, monitoring, and standards * Design and maintain global infrastructure supporting distributed, multi-office environments * Manage Azure infrastructure services: Application Gateway, WAF, hybrid connectivity, and high availability * Oversee server patching and lifecycle management using Azure Update Manager * Design secure external services with redundancy and multi-region considerations * Manage cost optimization, budgeting, and governance controls; maintain documentation and runbooks * Participate in incident response and on-call support rotation * Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity teams Security & Governance * Maintain secure networking and enforce Zero Trust principles across Azure * Manage Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Defender for Cloud for compliance * Implement identity governance via Entra ID with Conditional Access, PIM, and MFA * Drive Azure cost management and optimization initiatives * Conduct security reviews and support audit and compliance efforts Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) * Design, deploy, and manage AVD host pools, application groups, and workspaces * Manage session host images, golden image creation, versioning, and automated updates * Configure FSLogix profile containers, OneDrive integration, and user profile management * Implement AVD scaling plans and autoscale policies for performance and cost optimization * Manage AVD networking, including Azure Virtual Networks, RDP Shortpath, and Private Link * Apply security controls: Conditional Access, Intune enrollment, session host hardening, and Defender for Endpoint * Monitor AVD health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and AVD Insights * Manage application delivery: RemoteApp publishing, MSIX App Attach, and Microsoft 365 integration AI & Innovation * Support Azure AI services and sandbox environments for innovation initiatives * Evaluate Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Power Platform AI capabilities * Partner with teams to identify AI and automation use cases Leadership & Collaboration * Collaborate across infrastructure, security, application, and business teams * Lead incident response and serve as technical authority on Azure infrastructure * Participate in vendor discussions, roadmap planning, and technology assessments ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [PoC “Austria Experience Data Hub”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/92-poc-austria-experience-data-hub) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Community Interview - PyLadies Berlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/837-community-interview-pyladies-berlin) - [100 million days in Vienna: A story of APIs & AI in tourism.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/93-100-million-days-in-vienna-a-story-of-apis-ai-in-tourism) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)