Cloud Systems Administrator

Azure Cloud Engineer / Systems Administrator


About the Role
We're looking for a sharp, self-driven Azure Cloud Engineer to join our client's team at a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing company based in Houston, Texas. This is a full-time, onsite role requiring 5 days a week at the Houston office. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with ample growth potential.


You'll be the go-to technical authority for our client's cloud platform, working across teams to drive modernization, keep things running clean, and help them get the most out of Azure.


What You'll Be Doing


• Architect, deploy, and manage a broad range of Azure services including Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, VNet infrastructure, and Azure Storage
• Build and maintain Azure IaaS virtual machines and networking services in support of an ongoing cloud migration initiative
• Continuously right-size and tune Azure resources for cost efficiency and performance, including VM sizing, tagging strategies, and reserved instance planning
• Partner with the development team to migrate and adapt their applications to run natively in Azure
• Administer and configure advanced Azure components: App Gateway, Azure Front Door, App Services, Defender for Cloud, APIM, Log Analytics, App Proxy, Entra Enterprise Applications, and Cato SDWAN integration
• Implement SSO and federated identity solutions using Entra as the identity provider across multiple platforms
• Lead IT infrastructure projects from concept through documentation and delivery
• Manage and support the on-premises server environment as part of a hybrid model
• Stay current on emerging cloud technologies and bring forward-thinking recommendations to the team
• Serve as a senior escalation point and provide technical mentorship to junior team members
• Other responsibilities as they arise

What You Bring


• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• 7 or more years of hands-on experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 environments; relevant certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-900) are desired
• Working knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001
• Experience with MS Entra Connect in enterprise environments
• Strong background managing Windows enterprise systems
• Virtualization management experience
• PowerShell scripting skills are a plus


The Right Fit
You communicate clearly, manage your time without being told to, and handle competing priorities without losing your footing. You work well on your own and alongside others, and you bring real problem-solving instincts to every challenge that lands on your desk.


Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.


Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


For additional information, please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io or apply online.