Sr Cloud System Administrator

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.

• 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: o Azure Virtual Machines o Azure Storage o Azure Networking o Entra ID o Azure Backup o Azure Monitor o Azure Security Center / Defender * Advanced PowerShell scripting skills. * Experience with Microsoft 365, hybrid identity, and Active Directory. * 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.