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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT System Reliability Engineer - **Company:** Nelnet - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $79,956.0 - $127,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Fault Tolerance, Fiber Channel over Ethernet, Hardware Virtualization, Identity and Access Management, Internet Information Services (IIS), Storage Area Network (SAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Key Management, Network Security, Linux Servers, Log Analysis, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows Servers, Network Connections, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Azure Powershell, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bicep, Routing & Switching, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=effbbb7a20b14c79 ## About the Role Additionally, this position requires the successful completion of a Government of Canada Reliability Clearance (PERC) as a condition of employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required clearance throughout their employment., * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience., * 3+ years of Azure administration experience. * 5+ years of infrastructure administration experience. * Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments. * Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises integrations. Technical Skills * Microsoft Azure administration. * Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). * Azure networking and security services. * Windows Server administration. * PowerShell scripting and automation. * Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. * Backup and disaster recovery solutions. * Infrastructure-as-Code technologies. * ITIL incident, change, and problem management processes., * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred) Preferred Experience * Microsoft 365 administration. * Terraform and DevOps pipelines. * Azure Landing Zones. * Microsoft Defender Suite. * Sentinel SIEM. * Kubernetes (AKS). * VMware and hybrid cloud environments. Key Competencies * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Excellent communication and documentation abilities. * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives. * Strong customer service orientation. * Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence. * Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset., Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related fields and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. EXPERIENCE: Applicable experience includes Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Windows Servers, Linux Servers, Active Directory, SQL Server, Network, Switching/Routing, Firewalls, Data Archival, LAN, WAN, VoIP, MPLS, Monitoring and Messaging Systems. Experience designing, implementing and maintaining enterprise scale systems with High Availability Configurations (Clustering, Load Balancing, Fault Tolerance, etc.), Systems Configuration Management, Optimization Tuning, and Monitoring. Preferred background working in security focused environments with skills in audit remediation and systems hardening. Experience with Scripting, Automation, Cisco UCS, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or PKI. COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: * Strong analytical, judgment and problem solving skills. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal skills, interacts will with technical and non-technical clients. * In depth working knowledge of Active Directory, IIS, DHCP/DNS, TCP/IP, Windows Server, VMware Infrastructure, Storage Area Networks (Fiber channel, FCoE and iSCSI), server hardware familiarity include hardware virtualization, fiber channel switching. * Working knowledge of Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Hyper-Converged technologies. ## Description The IT System Reliability Engineer is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, governance, and optimization of the organization's Microsoft Azure cloud environment. This role ensures the reliability, availability, performance, and security of Azure services while supporting business applications, infrastructure, and cloud transformation initiatives., The successful candidate will manage Azure subscriptions, identity services, networking, compute resources, storage, monitoring, automation, and security controls. The Azure Platform Administrator works closely with infrastructure, security, networking, development, and business teams to deliver scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions., Azure Platform Administration * Administer and maintain Azure subscriptions, management groups, and resource groups. * Provision, configure, and support Azure resources including: + Virtual Machines + Virtual Networks + Azure Storage + Azure App Services + Azure Key Vault + Azure SQL Services + Azure Backup + Azure Recovery Services * Monitor platform health, performance, and availability. * Manage Azure updates, maintenance activities, and capacity planning. Identity & Access Management * Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). * Manage users, groups, application registrations, and service principals. * Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). * Support Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). * Conduct periodic access reviews and compliance audits. Security & Governance * Implement and maintain Azure security best practices. * Configure and monitor Microsoft Defender for Cloud. * Develop and enforce Azure Policies and governance standards. * Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements. * Participate in security assessments and incident response activities. Networking * Manage Azure networking components including: + Virtual Networks (VNets) + Network Security Groups (NSGs) + Azure Firewall + Load Balancers + VPN Gateways + ExpressRoute + DNS Services * Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues. Monitoring & Operations * Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. * Respond to incidents and service outages. * Analyze system logs and proactively address issues. * Develop reporting and dashboards for operational visibility. * Participate in on-call support rotations as required. Automation & Infrastructure as Code * Develop and maintain automation using: + PowerShell + Azure CLI + Bicep + ARM Templates + Terraform (preferred) * Improve operational efficiency through automation and orchestration. * Support CI/CD integration for infrastructure deployments. Cost Management * Monitor Azure spending and resource utilization. * Identify optimization opportunities and recommend cost-saving initiatives. * Support budgeting, forecasting, and chargeback/showback reporting. Documentation & Continuous Improvement * Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and architecture diagrams. * Develop operational standards and best practices. * Participate in cloud strategy and modernization initiatives. * Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to IT teams., The Azure Platform Administrator will be measured on: * Azure platform availability and reliability. * Security and compliance posture. * Incident response and resolution performance. * Automation and operational efficiency improvements. * Cost optimization achievements. * Successful delivery of cloud infrastructure projects. * Quality of documentation and governance adherence. Typical Career Path: Azure Platform Administrator Senior Azure Platform Administrator Cloud Infrastructure Lead Cloud Architect / Cloud Platform Manager. 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