Azure Systems Administrator

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator with strong Microsoft cloud expertise to support and enhance a modern Azure and Microsoft 365 environment. This individual will serve as a senior-level technical resource responsible for system administration, cloud operations, user provisioning automation, endpoint support, and infrastructure management.

The ideal candidate will have experience administering Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), networking technologies, and automation tools. This role will focus heavily on streamlining onboarding and operational workflows through Azure provisioning, API integrations, and custom development using C# and MySQL.

Term: 3 to 6 Month Contract-to-hire 

Location: Hybrid role - 3days on site in Dallas, TX 75243 

Pay: $50 - $70/hr - commensurate with experience  

Hours: Mon-Friday – Standard Business 

What you will do as the Azure Systems Administrator: 

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. 

Microsoft Cloud Administration

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Manage Entra ID (Azure AD), user identities, groups, licensing, and access controls.
• Support Azure-based applications and cloud services.
• Assist with Microsoft Copilot administration, configuration, and user enablement.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security across cloud environments.

User Provisioning & Automation

• Design and maintain automated onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Automate creation of Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, service desk, and phone system accounts using Azure provisioning tools and APIs.
• Develop workflows that reduce manual administration and improve user onboarding efficiency.
• Create and maintain PowerShell scripts and API integrations for identity lifecycle management.

Systems & Infrastructure Administration

• Provide administration and support for Windows Server and Microsoft infrastructure technologies.
• Manage endpoint devices, user accounts, permissions, and application access.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application, and authentication issues.
• Support backup, recovery, patching, and system maintenance initiatives.

Help Desk & Technical Support

• Serve as a senior escalation point for Level 1 and Level 2 support teams.
• Resolve complex desktop, application, networking, and Microsoft cloud issues.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and proactive problem management.
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and support knowledge base articles.

Networking & Security

• Support LAN/WAN connectivity, VPNs, firewalls, and