Job Details
JPC - 1653 – Azure Cloud Administrator
Posted 4 months agoUnited States
10+ years of experienceContract
Primary Skills
Access ControlsAdministrative OperationsautomationAzure Active DirectoryAzure AutomationClassified NetworksCloud EngineeringCloud StorageCompTIA Security+Firewalls (Computer Science)Governance Risk Management and ComplianceGroup PolicyHardening SystemsInformation SystemsInformation TechnologyIntegrated SystemsKnowledge of Standards ComplianceMicrosoft AzureNessusrole-based access controlSafety PrinciplesScriptingSecurity Content Automation ProtocolSecurity Requirements AnalysisTax EfficiencyVirtualisation TechnologyVmwareWindows AdministrationWindows PowerShellWindows ServersAzure Resource ManagerBicepChange ManagementCloud ComputingCloud Computing SecurityCloud MonitoringDelivery of ProjectsInfrastructure ManagementLog AnalysisMaintenanceMicrosoft WindowsReliability of SystemsSecurity DevicesSecurity ManagingSystem ConfigurationSystems ArchitectureTerraformVirtual Private Networks (VPN)
Job Description
Job Title - Azure Cloud Administrator
Location - North Logan, UT
Work Model - 6 months C2C. First 6 months can be remote, but then commitment to relocation to UT) ( relocation allowed)
bill rate - 73/hr
pay Rate - 60/hr (6 month)
Client - Smith Johnson Tech
End client - confidential (domain - government related, tech/IT field.) (not state)
Visa - USC only , born citizen preferred.
experiance - 10+
JOB DECRIPTION :
Work Model Remote option during contract period, onsite after full-time employee conversion
Our client is seeking an experienced Azure System Administrator to implement, secure, and maintain our cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on day-to-day administration, reliability, and lifecycle management of production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks, support project implementations, and assist with improving system architecture
- Manages and administers Azure resources including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), VMs, storage accounts, virtual networks, Azure Firewall, and related services
- Monitors cloud and hybrid systems for availability, performance, cost efficiency, and security
- Implements and enforces cloud governance, RBAC, conditional access, policies, and compliance standards
- Hardens and maintains Azure and Windows systems through patching, configuration baselines, identity controls, and security best practices
- Supports hybrid operations including AD/Azure AD Connect, Windows Server, and identity synchronization
- Automates tasks and deployments using PowerShell or Azure automation tools
- Participates in cloud architecture discussions and assists in designing scalable, secure Azure environments focused on cloud native solutions
- Performs maintenance with minimal downtime and provides after-hours support when required
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams to drive projects, maintain system reliability, and provide support
- Clearly and timely participates in change management processes, documents system configurations, incidents, and resolutions
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (e.g., IT, computer science, information systems, engineering) or 15+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Hands-on experience administering Azure environments (Azure AD, VMs, networking, storage, policies, RBAC)
- Strong Windows administration skills, including Server 2016–2025, group policy, security hardening, and patching
- Experience with scripting/automation using PowerShell
- Experience maintaining hybrid identity (AD, AADC, conditional access, authentication flows)
- Solid understanding of cloud security controls, monitoring, and compliance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance
- Must be willing to travel if needed
- CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) required or obtained within 30 days
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Azure administration experience
- Familiarity with Azure networking (vNets, NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute, private endpoints)
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
- Experience using cloud monitoring and security tools (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Log Analytics, policy compliance)
- Knowledge of DoD security requirements, STIGs, and tools such as Nessus or SCAP
- VMware or other virtualization experience in hybrid environments
- Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-800/801, etc.)
Job Posting Details
Job Code
JPC - 1653
Job Start Date
Immediate / N/A
City
United States
Experience
10+ years of experience
Primary Skills
Access Controls, Administrative Operations, automation, Azure Active Directory, Azure Automation, Classified Networks, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, CompTIA Security+, Firewalls (Computer Science), Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Group Policy, Hardening Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Integrated Systems, Knowledge of Standards Compliance, Microsoft Azure, Nessus, role-based access control, Safety Principles, Scripting, Security Content Automation Protocol, Security Requirements Analysis, Tax Efficiency, Virtualisation Technology, Vmware, Windows Administration, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, Azure Resource Manager, Bicep, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Monitoring, Delivery of Projects, Infrastructure Management, Log Analysis, Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Reliability of Systems, Security Devices, Security Managing, System Configuration, Systems Architecture, Terraform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Job End Date
2026-04-23
Tax Terms
C2H
Number of Positions
1