Senior Azure Hybrid Infra Architect & Automation Lead

Note:
This is not a networking or frontline security support role.

• Design, deploy, and manage hybrid environments spanning on-premises and Azure (IaaS, PaaS, M365)
• Implement and manage Entra  (Azure AD), identity federation, and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Lead device lifecycle automation using Intune, Autopilot, and modern endpoint management strategies
• Architect and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity solutions using Azure-native tools (e.g., Azure Site Recovery)
• Develop and maintain Power Shell automation for system configuration and operational efficiency
• Build and manage ARM/Bicep templates to standardize Azure deployments
• Implement IaC practices across VMware and Hyper‑V environments for scalable provisioning
• Leverage Azure Automation, Azure Arc, and System Center for unified hybrid infrastructure management
• Design self‑service provisioning and automated workflows across Microsoft platforms
• Integrate Microsoft Graph, Logic Apps, and Power Automate to streamline operations
• Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, One Drive)
• Utilize Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Sentinel for governance, compliance, and security alignment
• Support conditional access, identity protection, and zero‑trust initiatives
• Monitor system health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Endpoint Analytics
• Analyze trends and proactively improve performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
• Ensure adherence to SLOs and service performance targets
• Plan and execute cloud migrations and DR strategies for on‑prem workloads
• Conduct failover testing and recovery simulations
• Partner with stakeholders to modernize legacy applications for cloud readiness
• Support audits and remediation efforts using Microsoft compliance tools

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 7–10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration
• Strong expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, and Power Shell
• Experience with hybrid environments and cloud transformation initiatives

• Deep understanding of Azure services, governance, and cost optimization
• Hands-on experience with Azure Site Recovery, backup, and DR orchestration
• Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper‑V virtualization platforms
• Experience with endpoint management, SCCM co-management, and policy automation
• Strong scripting and automation mindset (Power Shell required)

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert