Job Description: Senior Windows & Azure Infrastructure Consultant

Position: Senior Windows & Azure Infrastructure Consultant
Experience: 10+ Years (Candidate Profile: 12+ Years)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Location: Remote / Hybrid / Onsite

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Windows & Azure Infrastructure Consultant with extensive expertise in Microsoft technologies, cloud infrastructure, enterprise migrations, identity management, virtualization, endpoint security, and IT infrastructure modernization.

The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience managing enterprise Microsoft environments, Azure infrastructure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualization platforms, endpoint security, automation, and infrastructure migrations for global customers.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft Infrastructure Administration

• Design, administer, and support Windows Server environments (2012–2022)
• Manage Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Hybrid Identity
• Configure and maintain Hyper-V and VMware virtualization
• Perform server health monitoring, patch management, security hardening, and performance optimization
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions

Microsoft 365 & Azure Administration

• Manage Microsoft 365 environments including:
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • OneDrive
  • Microsoft Teams
• Administer Azure resources, Azure Storage, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Backup, and Azure AD
• Configure Azure AD Connect and Hybrid Identity
• Implement Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Microsoft Intune policies

Infrastructure Migration

Lead enterprise migration projects including:

• Active Directory Migration
• Azure AD Migration
• Microsoft 365 Migration
• Exchange Online Migration
• Hybrid Identity Deployment
• Windows Server Migration
• VMware Migration
• Cloud Infrastructure Modernization

Security & Endpoint Management

• Deploy and manage endpoint security platforms including:
  • Microsoft Defender
  • SentinelOne
  • Sophos
• Configure BitLocker, Windows Security Baselines, and Group Policies
• Conduct Active Directory security assessments
• Support compliance initiatives aligned with GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS

Endpoint & Digital Workplace

• Manage Windows 11 enterprise deployments
• Implement Microsoft Intune and endpoint provisioning
• Configure enterprise policies for VPN, Wi-Fi, device compliance, and security
• Support digital employee experience initiatives using Nexthink

Monitoring & Automation

• Monitor enterprise infrastructure health
• Develop PowerShell automation scripts
• Configure ConnectWise Automate and PSA
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting
• Build dashboards and operational reports

Customer Support & Operations

• Provide Level 3 infrastructure support
• Perform root cause analysis of complex issues
• Support enterprise ITSM environments
• Work directly with global customers and project teams

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Windows Infrastructure Administration experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Windows Server 2012–2022
  • Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Azure Administration
  • Active Directory & Azure AD
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Group Policy
  • Hyper-V
  • VMware
• Experience with Microsoft Intune
• Strong Office 365 migration experience
• Experience with Azure AD Connect
• Experience with enterprise cloud migrations
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Citrix Cloud
• Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
• Nexthink
• ConnectWise
• ManageEngine
• ServiceNow
• PowerShell
• Barracuda Backup
• Acronis
• NinjaOne
• SentinelOne
• Sophos
• VMware
• Microsoft Defender

Microsoft certifications are preferred, including:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator

Technical Skills

Cloud

• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure Storage
• Azure Backup
• Hybrid Cloud

Infrastructure

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• DNS
• DHCP
• Group Policy
• Hyper-V
• VMware

Security

• Azure AD
• Microsoft Defender
• SentinelOne
• Sophos
• BitLocker
• Conditional Access
• Multi-Factor Authentication

Collaboration

• Exchange Online
• SharePoint Online
• OneDrive
• Microsoft Teams

Tools

• ConnectWise
• ManageEngine
• ServiceNow
• Nexthink
• PowerShell
• Intune
• Azure AD Connect

Migration

• Office 365 Migration
• Active Directory Migration
• Exchange Migration
• Azure Migration
• Hybrid Identity
• Windows Server Migration