Senior Azure Systems Engineer

• Build and manage scalable hybrid architectures linking on-premises systems, legacy datacenters, and edge networks to Microsoft Azure using Azure Arc and ExpressRoute
• Supervise deployment, configuration, licensing, and security patching of enterprise virtualized infrastructure, including Windows Server and Enterprise Linux distributions in Azure compute layers
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Domain Services, Active Directory sync topologies, and role-based access management
• Write automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep
• Architect, test, and maintain enterprise backup topologies and disaster recovery strategies using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
• Monitor OS-level performance, troubleshoot system bottlenecks, manage enterprise logging via Log Analytics, and configure Azure Monitor alerts
• Build, operate, and maintain enterprise-grade infrastructure natively on Microsoft Azure and manage complex hybrid-cloud environments

Requirements

• 5+ years of systems engineering experience
• At least 3+ years architecting and supporting enterprise systems workflows in Microsoft Azure
• Deep, production-grade knowledge of Windows Server, Red Hat, and Ubuntu
• Advanced troubleshooting methodologies
• Comprehensive understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, load balancers, and firewalls
• Practical expertise in PowerShell or Python scripting
• Proven track record deploying Azure IaaS components: Virtual Machines, Managed Disks, Virtual Networks, Key Vault, and Blob Storage
• Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert designation highly desirable
• Ability to operate reliable server infrastructure with 99.99% uptime across cloud and hybrid environments
• Ability to maintain automated, auditable, and compliant system configurations
• Proactive infrastructure monitoring skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in architecting and managing scalable hybrid cloud infrastructures on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on automation, security, and compliance. Proficient in deploying and maintaining enterprise systems, ensuring high availability and performance across cloud and on-premises environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Microsoft Azure Architecture
• Windows Server Management
• PowerShell Scripting
• Azure IaaS Deployment
• Disaster Recovery Strategies

Hard Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Enterprise Systems Workflows
• Active Directory Management
• Automation Scripting
• Infrastructure Monitoring
• DNS Management
• TCP/IP Networking
• Load Balancing
• Firewall Configuration
• Troubleshooting Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Proactive Problem Solving
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Industry Keywords

• Hybrid Cloud Environments
• Enterprise Virtualized Infrastructure
• 99.99% Uptime
• Automated System Configurations
• Compliance Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Azure Arc
• ExpressRoute
• Azure Backup
• Azure Site Recovery
• Log Analytics
• Azure Monitor
• Azure CLI
• ARM Templates
• Azure Bicep
• Microsoft Entra ID