Senior 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