Lead Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Database & Microsoft Infrastructure Administrator with 6+ years of experience in managing Microsoft-based enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure platform administration, Microsoft Server technologies, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange, VMware, and automation using PowerShell. This role involves ensuring high availability, security, performance, and scalability of cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Azure & Cloud Administration

Administer and support Microsoft Azure services including Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Networking, Backup, and Monitoring

Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, RBAC, and cost optimization

Implement and maintain high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies in Azure

Monitor system performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

Database Administration (Azure-Focused)

Administer Azure SQL Databases and SQL Server on Azure VMs

Perform database provisioning, upgrades, patching, backup, restore, and performance tuning

Monitor database health, capacity, and security compliance

Troubleshoot database-related issues and ensure optimal performance

Microsoft Server & Identity Management

Administer Windows Server environments including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting

Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), including users, groups, roles, conditional access, and identity governance

Support Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and PKI infrastructure

Implement and maintain certificate services and security best practices

Microsoft Exchange

Administer Microsoft Exchange (Online / Hybrid / On-Prem) environments

Manage mailboxes, mail flow, security policies, and troubleshooting

Support migrations, upgrades, and day-to-day operational tasks

Virtualization & Infrastructure

Administer VMware environments including ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, and datastores

Perform VM provisioning, capacity planning, and performance optimization

Troubleshoot virtualization-related issues and ensure infrastructure stability

Automation & Scripting

Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell

Automate routine administrative tasks, monitoring, and reporting

Improve operational efficiency through scripting and automation

Security & Compliance

Ensure infrastructure complies with organizational security standards and policies

Implement access controls, patch management, and vulnerability remediation

Support audits and compliance requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

6+ years of experience in Microsoft Infrastructure and Azure Administration

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure SQL / SQL Server

Expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, and PKI

Experience administering Microsoft Exchange environments

Strong VMware administration experience

Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation

Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and troubleshooting

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, DP-300, or equivalent)

Experience with hybrid cloud environments

Exposure to DevOps, monitoring tools, or infrastructure-as-code is a plus