Azure Administrator (Former Windows System Administrator)

Job Title : Azure Administrator (Former Windows System Administrator)

Location : Onsite - Santa Ana CA

Duration : Long Term Contract (2 Years) (Immediate Requirement)

Job Overview :

We are actively seeking an experiencedAzure Administratorwho has evolved from aWindows System Administrationbackground. This role requires hands-on expertise in both Windows and Azure environments with strong knowledge of Active Directory networking and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate islocal to Santa Ana CA and able to workonsitefrom the client office.

Key Responsibilities :

Administer and manageWindows Server infrastructure(AD DNS DHCP domains forests).

Implement and troubleshootAzure cloud environments including ARM templates Resource Groups NSGs VPN gateways and tagging.

ManageAzure Active DirectoryO365 connectors andTenant configurations.

Configure and supportIntunefor device and policy management.

Ensure secure authentication mechanisms usingNTLMKerberosCertificate Authority andSAML SSO.

Understand and applybasic networking concepts : VLANs segmentation firewalls and Privileged Access Management.

Perform basicSQL Server administrationtasks.

Must-Have Technical Skills :

Windows Administration : AD Forest creation / integration DNS / DHCP

Azure Administration : Deploying and managing resources

Azure AD & Intune Configuration

O365 Administration(basic connector setup)

Security & Authenticationprotocols

Networking Fundamentals

SQL (basic level)

Required Experience in One or More of the Following Scenarios :

1. Active Directory Forest Trust with Entra Connect Sync

Establishingbidirectional trustbetween two AD forests

Synchronizing both forests toa single Entra tenant

Supporting cross-forest authentication for Entra / AD-integrated applications

Requires strong knowledge ofTCP / IP domain controller connectivity

2. Synchronizing Both Forests via a Single Entra Connect Server

No forest trust required

Sync objects from multiple forests to one tenant

Enable Entra app authentication; restrict AD app access across forests

3. Entra Connect Cloud Sync for Secondary Forests(Nice to Have)

Lightweight agent-based sync for secondary forests

Ideal for hybrid and geographically distributed environments

Preferred Candidate Profile :

Minimum 5-7 yearsof hands-on experience in Windows System Administration and Azure

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Willingness to learn grow and adapt in a fast-paced IT environment

Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Required Skills :

SEGMENTATIONDHCPWINDOWS ADMINISTRATIONAZURENETWORKINGVLANSWINDOWS

Key Skills

SQL,Active Directory,Disk,Windows,Trouble Shooting,Virtual Machines,Vsphere,Database,Infrastructure,Sharepoint,Poweshell,System Administration,Setup,hardware,Technical Support

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1