Job Description Our client, a large software company, is looking to bring on an Azure Cloud Administrator to help them make their datacenter more cloud focused. They need someone with experience working out of a datacenter who can help them automate and containerize their systems.

They currently have a primarily on prem Windows environment but are hoping to bring it into Azure - with the hopes of becoming cloud first in the next two years. Tech wise, they need someone with Windows, SCCM, AD/Entra, and network monitoring. They ideally need someone with Azure DevOps experience, utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, Powershell, and Ansible to keep all their processes automated and secure.

This is a hybrid role (three days onsite) in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a 6-month contract-to-hire role. The pay rate will be $50-60/hr, depending on experience. Conversion salary will be around $110-120K. Required Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a datacenter environment - doing both remote and hardware support when needed.
• Experience utilizing Azure DevOps tools to automate and containerize system processes.
• Strong knowledge of datacenter network support and monitoring.
• Ability to build Powershell scripts from the ground up.
• Ability to be on call for the datacenter once every 5 weeks.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 5 years of system administration/engineering experience.
• 2 years working with Azure cloud and/or Azure DevOps

Tech Skills

• Windows
• Azure
• SCCM
• AD/Entra
• Networking (monitoring, DNS, DHCP, support)

The Offer

• $55-60/hr, converting to $110-120K

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - little to no out of pocket
• Dental Benefits - amazing coverage
• Vision Benefits
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with matching contributions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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