Quanta Services, Inc.
Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator
Quanta Services, Inc., Buda, Texas, United States, 78610
Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled‑labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We’re building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries.
Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.
Position Overview
The Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our hybrid IT Infrastructure. This includes overseeing on‑premises and cloud‑based systems, ensuring high availability, implementing enterprise‑level security policies, and driving improvements in backup, disaster recovery, and system performance. The ideal candidate has extensive hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 administration (including Exchange, SharePoint, Intune, Sentinel, and others), VMware, Windows Server, SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric, SaaS integrations, backup and recovery solutions, and Entra ID. What You’ll Do:
Manage, monitor, and maintain Windows Servers, virtualized environments (VMware), and Azure resources. Oversee Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange, SharePoint, Intune, Sentinel, and related services. Implement and maintain enterprise security measures, including Entra ID configurations, Conditional Access policies, multi‑factor authentication (MFA), and other identity security controls. Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, backup strategies, query troubleshooting, and optimization. Provide day‑to‑day administration and configuration of Microsoft Fabric for data platform and analytics needs. Develop, maintain, and test backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity. Support SaaS applications and integrations, ensuring secure connectivity, data flow, and user access alignment with company standards. Proactively monitor systems for performance and reliability issues, applying corrective actions as needed. Assist in planning and executing infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and integrations. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support business applications and IT initiatives. Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Provide tier‑3 support for escalated issues and mentor junior IT team members. What You’ll Bring:
5+ years of experience in system administration in a mid‑to‑large enterprise environment. Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft365 administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Intune, Sentinel). Solid experience with SQL Server administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric administration and integration with Microsoft data platforms. Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere (installation, configuration, performance tuning). Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam). Experience working with SaaS‑based platforms and integrations across cloud and on‑premise environments. In‑depth understanding of identity management and security policies (Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC). Familiarity with networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls). Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Strong documentation and communication abilities. Certifications (preferred but not required): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, MCSA/MCSE, VCP (VMware Certified Professional), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (for Fabric/Power BI environments). Why Join Us
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and certification support. Collaborative and forward‑thinking IT team. Chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing enterprise. Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Quanta Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to request reasonable accommodation in the job application, interview, or hiring process, please contact Quanta Services’ Human Resources department.
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The Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our hybrid IT Infrastructure. This includes overseeing on‑premises and cloud‑based systems, ensuring high availability, implementing enterprise‑level security policies, and driving improvements in backup, disaster recovery, and system performance. The ideal candidate has extensive hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 administration (including Exchange, SharePoint, Intune, Sentinel, and others), VMware, Windows Server, SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric, SaaS integrations, backup and recovery solutions, and Entra ID. What You’ll Do:
Manage, monitor, and maintain Windows Servers, virtualized environments (VMware), and Azure resources. Oversee Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange, SharePoint, Intune, Sentinel, and related services. Implement and maintain enterprise security measures, including Entra ID configurations, Conditional Access policies, multi‑factor authentication (MFA), and other identity security controls. Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, backup strategies, query troubleshooting, and optimization. Provide day‑to‑day administration and configuration of Microsoft Fabric for data platform and analytics needs. Develop, maintain, and test backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity. Support SaaS applications and integrations, ensuring secure connectivity, data flow, and user access alignment with company standards. Proactively monitor systems for performance and reliability issues, applying corrective actions as needed. Assist in planning and executing infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and integrations. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support business applications and IT initiatives. Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Provide tier‑3 support for escalated issues and mentor junior IT team members. What You’ll Bring:
5+ years of experience in system administration in a mid‑to‑large enterprise environment. Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft365 administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Intune, Sentinel). Solid experience with SQL Server administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric administration and integration with Microsoft data platforms. Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere (installation, configuration, performance tuning). Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam). Experience working with SaaS‑based platforms and integrations across cloud and on‑premise environments. In‑depth understanding of identity management and security policies (Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC). Familiarity with networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls). Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Strong documentation and communication abilities. Certifications (preferred but not required): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, MCSA/MCSE, VCP (VMware Certified Professional), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (for Fabric/Power BI environments). Why Join Us
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and certification support. Collaborative and forward‑thinking IT team. Chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing enterprise. Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Quanta Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to request reasonable accommodation in the job application, interview, or hiring process, please contact Quanta Services’ Human Resources department.
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