Meriton, LLC.
Senior Azure Systems Administrator Irving, Texas
Meriton, LLC., Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Overview
Meriton is a national investment holding company with a portfolio of six operating companies in the commercial HVAC industry. Founded in 2019, Meriton provides innovative commercial systems and supports sales professionals in design, construction, commissioning, and operation of building mechanical systems. The company’s mission is to be the best HVAC sales and service organization in North America—for clients, manufacturers, employees, and shareholders. Reports to:
VP, Infrastructure and Operations FLSA Status:
Full time Location:
Shared Services Office, Irving, TX The Opportunity The Senior Azure Systems Administrator will serve as a technical leader in implementing, securing, and managing Meriton’s Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This role focuses on system management, IT governance compliance, automation, and ensuring connectivity across disparate applications and business systems. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, cloud security frameworks, service management practices, and integration with enterprise applications such as Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, and third‑party SaaS solutions. Responsibilities Implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure. Create, configure, and manage Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, identity, and platform services) to meet business and security requirements. Maintain and support legacy on‑premise servers and related processes while planning and executing migration to modern cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). Integrate Azure with enterprise applications, databases, and third‑party SaaS platforms to ensure smooth and secure operations. Implement and enforce cloud security standards, including identity and access management, encryption, threat detection, and compliance monitoring. Ensure systems are monitored with alerting and capacity management to support high availability and uptime. Provide 24x7 operational support for mission‑critical systems, maintaining service continuity and minimizing downtime. Manage hybrid and virtualized environments with familiarity in multiple virtualization methods. Automate infrastructure provisioning and system management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager templates. Collaborate with development, security, and business teams to enable secure CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Apply IT Service Management (ITSM) practices in daily operations. Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex infrastructure and application integration issues. Stay current with industry trends, particularly in cloud security, service management, and Azure services. The Required Profile Minimum 5 years of relevant systems/cloud experience; 7 years preferred. Proven expertise in Azure cloud administration and security best practices. Strong background in application and system integration (ERP, CRM, SaaS). Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) practices (e.g., ITIL). Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI). Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), automation frameworks, and DevOps workflows. Skilled in monitoring, alerting, and capacity management to ensure high uptime. Experience providing 24x7 operational support in enterprise environments. Experience maintaining on‑premise infrastructure and migrating workloads to cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, and cloud‑based security frameworks. Relevant certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Security Engineer Associate, Dynamics 365 Fundamentals, ITIL) are highly desirable. Other Skills/Abilities Strategic Skills: Forward‑thinking, transparent in decision‑making, and able to set clear expectations across teams. Teamwork and Collaboration: Committed to open communication and transparency. Builds trust across departments by sharing knowledge and solving problems collaboratively. Behavioral Skills: Resilient problem‑solver who works under pressure with a strong work ethic and accountability. Reasoning Ability: Analyzes complex, cross‑system issues and prioritizes solutions within governance controls. Personal and Interpersonal Skills: Clear communicator to technical and non‑technical stakeholders; builds positive cross‑functional relationships while focusing on business objectives. Location/Remote: Ability to work remotely when not onsite for infrastructure, compliance, or integration initiatives. Equal Opportunity Employer Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment practices will not be influenced by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Salary
ranges are dependent on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role and location.
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Meriton is a national investment holding company with a portfolio of six operating companies in the commercial HVAC industry. Founded in 2019, Meriton provides innovative commercial systems and supports sales professionals in design, construction, commissioning, and operation of building mechanical systems. The company’s mission is to be the best HVAC sales and service organization in North America—for clients, manufacturers, employees, and shareholders. Reports to:
VP, Infrastructure and Operations FLSA Status:
Full time Location:
Shared Services Office, Irving, TX The Opportunity The Senior Azure Systems Administrator will serve as a technical leader in implementing, securing, and managing Meriton’s Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This role focuses on system management, IT governance compliance, automation, and ensuring connectivity across disparate applications and business systems. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, cloud security frameworks, service management practices, and integration with enterprise applications such as Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, and third‑party SaaS solutions. Responsibilities Implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure. Create, configure, and manage Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, identity, and platform services) to meet business and security requirements. Maintain and support legacy on‑premise servers and related processes while planning and executing migration to modern cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). Integrate Azure with enterprise applications, databases, and third‑party SaaS platforms to ensure smooth and secure operations. Implement and enforce cloud security standards, including identity and access management, encryption, threat detection, and compliance monitoring. Ensure systems are monitored with alerting and capacity management to support high availability and uptime. Provide 24x7 operational support for mission‑critical systems, maintaining service continuity and minimizing downtime. Manage hybrid and virtualized environments with familiarity in multiple virtualization methods. Automate infrastructure provisioning and system management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager templates. Collaborate with development, security, and business teams to enable secure CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Apply IT Service Management (ITSM) practices in daily operations. Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex infrastructure and application integration issues. Stay current with industry trends, particularly in cloud security, service management, and Azure services. The Required Profile Minimum 5 years of relevant systems/cloud experience; 7 years preferred. Proven expertise in Azure cloud administration and security best practices. Strong background in application and system integration (ERP, CRM, SaaS). Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) practices (e.g., ITIL). Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI). Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), automation frameworks, and DevOps workflows. Skilled in monitoring, alerting, and capacity management to ensure high uptime. Experience providing 24x7 operational support in enterprise environments. Experience maintaining on‑premise infrastructure and migrating workloads to cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, and cloud‑based security frameworks. Relevant certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Security Engineer Associate, Dynamics 365 Fundamentals, ITIL) are highly desirable. Other Skills/Abilities Strategic Skills: Forward‑thinking, transparent in decision‑making, and able to set clear expectations across teams. Teamwork and Collaboration: Committed to open communication and transparency. Builds trust across departments by sharing knowledge and solving problems collaboratively. Behavioral Skills: Resilient problem‑solver who works under pressure with a strong work ethic and accountability. Reasoning Ability: Analyzes complex, cross‑system issues and prioritizes solutions within governance controls. Personal and Interpersonal Skills: Clear communicator to technical and non‑technical stakeholders; builds positive cross‑functional relationships while focusing on business objectives. Location/Remote: Ability to work remotely when not onsite for infrastructure, compliance, or integration initiatives. Equal Opportunity Employer Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment practices will not be influenced by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Salary
ranges are dependent on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role and location.
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