Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Azure Administrator to manage and support our Azure IaaS/PaaS environment, Hybrid Active Directory, Microsoft 365 (including Intune and Autopilot), and related network infrastructure. This role plays a key part in supporting our home office network, SaaS platforms, development teams, and over 2,000 end users.
You will collaborate with internal teams and managed service providers in a dynamic, innovative, and growing organization that values modern technologies and a team-oriented culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Autopilot, Teams, and Defender.
- Manage Azure infrastructure including Resource Manager, Application Services, Virtual Machines, Azure VDI, NetApp Files, SQL, and cost optimization strategies.
- Support hybrid identity and access management (IAM/PIM), Group Policy, and scripting (PowerShell).
- Maintain on-premises infrastructure including firewalls, switches, DNS, VLANs, and SSL certificates.
- Implement and monitor data protection solutions including Azure Backup, Disaster Recovery, antivirus, and privileged access management (PAM).
- Standardize device provisioning and enforce endpoint security and compliance using Intune and Autopilot.
- Deploy applications and manage licensing across the organization.
- Generate reports and insights to support IT operations and decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience and strong proficiency in:
- Microsoft 365 Administration: Exchange Online, Active Directory, Entra ID, Windows/Office deployment, Group Policy, MFA, Endpoint Management.
- Azure IaaS/PaaS: Azure Resource Manager (ARM), App Insights, Azure Portal, App Services, VMs, Azure VDI, SQL, IAM/PIM, Cost Optimization, Group Policy.
- Infrastructure: Firewalls, switches, DNS, VLANs, SSL, PowerShell.
- Security & Compliance: Azure DR/Backup, antivirus, PAM, Intune compliance policies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer and User Experience Focused.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- High attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- On-site position: remote work is not available for this role.
Company DescriptionThe Woodlands Financial Group (TWFG) is a national, public organization headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas with over 300 retail offices in 16 states, and 2200 wholesale independent agents in 38 states.
Company Description
The Woodlands Financial Group (TWFG) is a national, public organization headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas with over 300 retail offices in 16 states, and 2200 wholesale independent agents in 38 states.