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Walker Elliott

Sr. Cloud Systems Administrator

Walker Elliott, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator - Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a

Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator

to ensure the stability, security, and scalability of their hybrid IT infrastructure. This role bridges

traditional systems administration

(VMware, storage, Active Directory) with

modern cloud engineering

in Microsoft Azure. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and shaping long-term IT strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and optimize

Azure workloads, Office 365 services, and hybrid integrations .

• Administer

Active Directory, Group Policy, VMware, Nimble storage

and SQL Server .

• Drive initiatives in

cloud adoption, automation, disaster recovery, and cost optimization .

• Serve as the

primary escalation point

for infrastructure issues, collaborating with security, networking, and service desk teams.

• Monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure compliance with SOC 2, ISO, and NIST frameworks.

• Document systems, mentor junior staff, and provide clear reporting on infrastructure health and costs.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in

hybrid infrastructure engineering (Azure + VMware) .

• Strong hands-on skills with

Azure, Office 365, VMware, Nimble storage, and SQL Server .

• Proficiency in automation/scripting ( PowerShell, Python, Terraform,

or similar ).

• Solid knowledge of

AD/Azure AD, GPOs, RBAC, MFA/SSO, and DR planning .

• Certifications in

Microsoft Azure, VMware,

or similar are preferred.

Additional Details:

• Candidates must be local to the

Houston, TX area .

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite per week).

• Flexible environment supporting

24/7/365 IT operations

with occasional after-hours needs.

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please email your resume to resumes@walker-elliott.com or apply online.