Senior Azure Cloud Administrator
- A well-established global enterprise with a strong presence in Austin, TX, is looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to join their team on a 6-month contract. This role is ideal for an Azure expert who can balance deep technical work with cross-functional collaboration and executive engagement. The position is based in downtown Austin and requires on-site presence four days per week.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments.
- Lead the end-to-end setup and optimization of Azure platforms to support enterprise-scale operations.
- Partner with internal IT teams and external consultants to define and execute strategic cloud initiatives.
- Design and implement robust disaster recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) solutions.
- Develop technical documentation and present architecture strategies to senior leadership.
- Deliver clear, concise presentations that translate complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders, including international leadership.
- Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business units, ensuring cloud strategies support organizational goals.
- Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on Azure cloud administration experience.
- Demonstrated ability to build Azure environments from the ground up.
- Strong grasp of cloud security, compliance frameworks, and governance best practices.
- Proven track record designing DR and business continuity plans.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a comfort level presenting to executives.
- Experience working with international stakeholders, particularly in cross-cultural environments.
- Prior exposure to Agile teams and working alongside strategy or consulting groups is a plus.
- Familiarity with engaging Japanese leadership or multinational teams is an added advantage.