Senior Microsoft Azure Specialist - System Administrator

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Azure & M365 Administrator to manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, authentication services, security, and end-user support. The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth operation, security, and compliance of Azure and M365 environments, working collaboratively with global IT teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Administration:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure Landing Zones to ensure best practices in governance, security, and compliance.
• Manage Azure ARC for hybrid cloud environments, integrating on-premises and cloud resources.
• Administer Azure Backup solutions for data protection and disaster recovery.
• Oversee Azure Cloud Administration, including resource management, networking, and storage account configurations.
• Configure and manage LDAP authentication and SSO solutions for secure access.
• Maintain and optimize Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity and access management.
• Support and manage a Hybrid IT Environment integrating on-premises and cloud-based solutions.

M365 Administration:

• Manage SharePoint Online for collaboration, document management, and security controls.
• Administer Defender & Compliance solutions for security posture management.
• Oversee Exchange Online for email services, security policies, and mail flow optimization.
• Manage Intune (Endpoint Management) for device compliance and security.
• Configure and maintain email signature solutions using CodeTwo.
• Ensure endpoint backups for critical systems using Druva.

Infrastructure & End-User Support:

• Provide L2/L3 support for end-user queries related to Azure, M365, and infrastructure services.
• Manage Print Servers, DHCP, DNS, Domain Controllers, ADDS, and NPS.
• Perform server update management and conduct regular health checks.
• Work closely with IT teams across different geographical locations to ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Azure & M365 administration.

Technical Skills:

• Azure Services (Landing Zone, ARC, Backup, Networking, Storage, Entra ID, SSO).
• M365 Administration (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Defender, Intune).
• Identity & Authentication (LDAP, Entra ID, Hybrid Identity).
• Security & Compliance (Defender, Backup Solutions, Email Security).
• Infrastructure Services (ADDS, DNS, DHCP, Print Servers, NPS).
• Endpoint Backup Solutions (Druva) and Email Signature Management (CodeTwo