Sr. Cloud Administrator

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Sr. Azure Cloud Architect & Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft Azure cloud environments, combining architectural strategy with hands-on cloud operations.

About the Role

This pivotal role aligns vision with planning, implementation, and operational management of Azure cloud services and AI services. The Sr. Azure Cloud Architect & Administrator will handle technological duties related to cloud computing, network security, storage, long-term archiving, design, planning, management, maintenance, and support. Additional responsibilities include SolarWinds monitoring and Veeam backup configuration and management.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architecture using Microsoft Azure.
• Lead cloud expansion strategies, migration plans, and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define solution requirements and translate business needs into technical architecture.
• Evaluate and recommend Azure services and third-party tools to meet business objectives.
• Develop architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical design specifications.
• Guide governance, cost optimization, and performance tuning strategies.
• Implement Azure security policies, IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, storage blobs, and Azure files.
• Design, test, and implement Azure Site Recovery.
• Manage all subscription and tenant activities within the Azure cloud.
• Analyze stakeholder requirements and convert them into secure cloud solutions.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for cloud architecture.
• Collaborate with peer organizations and senior leadership to establish visionary direction and roadmap for Infrastructure-as-a-Service.
• Oversee overall design, installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance, backup, and recovery of all Microsoft Windows-based servers and server applications (on-premises).
• Write PowerShell scripts for automation and management.
• Proactively monitor and report performance and utilization of assigned technologies.
• Ensure technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and patch levels.
• Research, design, implement, and test new technology solutions.
• Assist with troubleshooting related to cloud resources/services.
• Perform periodic disaster recovery tests and maintain systems and disaster recovery documentation.
• Manage problem or escalated tickets and tasks, including out-of-cycle requests from systems/software owners.
• Ensure execution and alignment to architectural standards and blueprints.
• Perform on-call activities as needed for the environment and technologies.
• Manage and maintain Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and identity services.
• Configure and monitor backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM/Bicep templates.
• Manage Azure Active Directory (AAD), role-based access control (RBAC), and conditional access policies.
• Implement monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and apply Azure Policies and Blueprints.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related incidents and performance issues.

Requirements

• 7+ years of IT experience, including 3–5 years in Azure best practices, multi-subscription architecture, and administration.
• Proven experience designing and operating production workloads in Azure at enterprise scale.
• Deep knowledge of Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, AAD, Security).
• Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Strong understanding of networking (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute), identity, and security in Azure.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines).
• Experience in cloud advisory, cost management, and optimization.

Qualifications

Preferred certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (a plus)

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills—able to explain complex solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead initiatives independently while also working collaboratively in a team.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Affordable Health and Life Insurance, including Dental & Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Accounts to offset dependent care and/or healthcare expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program