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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Azure Systems Administrator in Durham, NC/Hybrid.

Role Description

The Azure System Administrator will own and be responsible for configuring, monitoring, and optimizing all Azure services to ensure high availability, security, and performance. This role requires expertise in cloud computing, networking, and automation to support the company's cloud strategy.

• Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure environments, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and security.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of Azure-based applications.
• Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), firewalls, and compliance policies.
• Maintain Azure Active Directory (AAD) and hybrid identity solutions.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, or Terraform/Bicep.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Troubleshoot system and network issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Optimize Azure costs by monitoring usage and rightsizing resources.
• Support CI/CD activities and current deployment processes
• Stay up-to-date with Azure updates, trends, and best practices.

Skills & Requirements

• Expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud platform
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and on-premises-to-cloud migrations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages for automation.
• Knowledge of networking (VPCs, subnets, load balancers, private endpoints)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Vault, GitHub, Bicep)
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• College degree in CIS, Computer Science, a related field, or relevant training and experience
• 5+ years of experience as an Azure System Administrator
• 5+ years building infrastructure and troubleshooting issues
• Azure Certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-303, AZ-305, AZ-500) preferred.
• Security training/certification a plus (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent)
• Virtual Networks and Private Endpoints
• Azure service bus
• Azure App Service Environment (ASE) and App Service Plans (ASP)
• Logic Apps
• Knowledge of MDM software and hardware configurations
• Knowledge of Enterprise Service Bus architectures
• Deep Azure Admin & Architect expertise - this will be the only Azure person on the team
• Scripting - any language is fine
• Security - must know how to securely set up global access on Azure
• Cost Optimization - what have you done to improve costs and be more efficient in an Azure environment?
• Azure SQL Scripting; big company background that allowed candidate to gain deep knowledge of Azure Cloud

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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