What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer position at Vaco by Highspring?
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 at times, 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, to include servers, storage, networking, operating systems, middleware, and databases
- Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - computing resources like storage, networking, and servers
- 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 (AM), 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
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information/Cybersecurity, or related field from four-year college or university; or at least 10 ( ) years related experience and relevant technical certifications.
- 5 years' experience in managing an 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
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
