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Lannick Group

Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Lannick Group, Plano, Texas, us, 75086


Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

POST NUMBER: 415620

Vaco Dallas is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer for a Dallas-based client with global operations. This role will encompass a strong grasp of Enterprise Infrastructure Operations, including a broad background in Networking, Server, Cloud (Azure), Security, Storage, Disaster Recovery, and Backup Solutions. Candidates must be local to the Dallas market and willing/able to work onsite. Candidates must also pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States, as our client is unable to sponsor at this time.

Job Title:

Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Job Type:

Contract-to-Hire / Potentially Direct-hire

Worksite Schedule:

Hybrid Onsite (2-3 days per week)

Worksite Location:

North Dallas, Texas

Salary Conversion:

Based on experience up to $120,000 - $150,000 full benefits

Overview & Responsibilities:

The Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for working independently and within a team setting to design, deploy, configure, monitor, and maintain high-availability enterprise solutions within an Azure Cloud / M365 environment. This individual will be responsible for production support and cloud security, working with cross-functional and global teams to manage critical infrastructure systems to support business operations and maintain data accuracy, security, and legal/regulatory compliance.

Define and implement the configuration of:

Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - computing resources like storage, networking, and servers

Azure CLI Powershell

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates

Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) – for managing applications (deployment/configurations) on cloud services, including servers, storage, networking, operating systems, middleware, and databases

Perform Systems Administration – monitoring, tuning, automation tasks, etc.

Troubleshooting infrastructure and software applications

Administer Windows Active Directory (Group Policy), Windows Servers, & Linux Servers

Manage and support Azure Active Directory Services / Entra ID

Manage DNS, FTP, Web Servers, Login Servers, Mail Relays/Directory/List Servers, Web Services, and Proxy Servers within Cloud / On-Prem Data Centers

Define and manage Azure Cloud Security Architecture - data security, application security, key management, identity & access management (IAM), authentication.

Support M365 Services – configure, administer, and manage services including Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online

Coordinate installation of new IT equipment and devices

Manage software upgrades and patches to email services, web server, login servers, mail relays, directory/list service

Assist with vendor and third-party management, coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure services are performed properly and on-time

Create and maintain documentation on systems and processes to meet company compliance and auditing requirements and regulations

Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information/Cybersecurity, or related field from a four-year college or university; or at least 10 years of related experience and relevant technical certifications.

5 years’ experience in managing a Microsoft Azure enterprise-level / (multitenant management experience preferred)

A strong foundation of Information Technology components to include Networking, Server, Virtualization, Cloud (Azure), Security, Storage, Disaster Recovery, and Backup Solutions

The ability to work with end users to troubleshoot issues that involve cross-functional team collaboration while providing excellent customer service and support

Willingness to travel – if required, on a limited basis

Strong problem-solving skills

Azure Cloud and/or M365 Certifications (strongly preferred)

AZ 104 - Azure Administrator Associate

AZ 140 - Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

AZ 303 - Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies

AZ 304 - Microsoft Azure Architect Design

M365 - Security Administrator Associate

M365 - Enterprise Administrator Expert

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