System Administrator - Azure and Windows

Why Vantage Compute : At Vantage Compute , we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Vantage Compute , a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics. Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy. Why you: We are seeking a skilled System Administrator with strong expertise in Azure Cloud infrastructure and Windows Server administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering, maintaining, securing, and optimizing both cloud-based and on-premises systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across environments. This role requires a solid foundation in system administration, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, along with proven experience in Windows Server management and cloud technologies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver reliable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions to meet business needs. If this is you, and you wonder what it would be like to work at Vantage Compute , reach out to us and find out! Intrigued to see what a life is like at Vantage Compute ? Check out #pythianlife on LinkedIn and follow @loveyourdata on Instagram! Not the right job for you? Check out what other great jobs Vantage Compute has open around the world! Vantage Compute Careers What you will be doing: Deploy, configure, and monitor IaaS / PaaS workloads in Microsoft Azure. Manage hybrid identity environments – including Azure AD Connect, identity synchronization, and SSO. Configure and manage networking components in cloud environments (VNet, NSG, Route Tables, VPN Gateways, Security Groups, etc.). Apply system updates, patches, and compliance configurations via centralized patch management tools such as Azure Update Manager. Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and monitoring solutions (e.g., Azure Backup, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor). Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022), including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning. Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, CLI, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform). Manage core Microsoft services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and NTP. Manage and maintain Windows Server environments in Azure, including VMs, storage, and networking. Ensure security best practices and compliance for Windows and cloud infrastructure; manage vulnerability management processes. Manage VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi hosts, HA, and DRS configurations (as required). Manage and maintain virtual and physical server infrastructure within data center and cloud-hosted environments. Monitor system performance, capacity, and cost optimization across on-premises and cloud environments. Handle technical incident/problem management, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for client-impacting incidents. Work with cross-functional teams on infrastructure planning, upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects. Maintain clear and accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Strong demonstrated work ethic with a clear focus on customer success. Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to handle and manage client interactions and escalations effectively, ensuring client satisfaction and timely resolution of critical issues. Participate in an on-call rotation in an escalation capacity. What we need from you: 5-10 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure administration, with significant hands-on experience in both Windows Server and Azure cloud administration. 5+ years of hands-on experience with the Azure cloud platform. 5+ years of strong experience in Windows Server administration (Windows Server 2016, 2019). Proficiency in cloud technologies Experience in PowerShell scripting for task automation and infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to manage client expectations and handle comple