Senior Azure Admin Job at Ascendum Solutions, Franklin, TN

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  • Ascendum Solutions
  • Franklin, TN

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with advanced expertise in Microsoft Azure, enterprise SAN storage systems, and VMware virtualization. This role is ideal for a highly technical professional with a strong DevOps mindset, deep automation skills, and a track record of designing, implementing, and optimizing hybrid cloud infrastructures. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and securing mission-critical systems while mentoring junior team members and driving technical excellence across the organization.

Location:

Franklin, TN & Cold Springs, KY. Local to any of the two locations and willing to work hybrid 2-3 day/week.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with advanced expertise in Microsoft Azure, enterprise SAN storage systems, and VMware virtualization.

Responsibilities

Storage Administration (SAN)

  • Architect, deploy, and manage enterprise SAN solutions (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE Nimble, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files).
  • Lead capacity planning, storage tiering, and performance optimization strategies.
  • Evaluate and recommend new storage technologies for scalability and redundancy.
  • Oversee data lifecycle management and compliance with data retention policies.

VMware Administration

  • Design and maintain highly available and resilient VMware environments.
  • Lead VMware environment upgrades, migrations, and optimizations.
  • Implement automation around VM lifecycle and performance monitoring.
  • Establish and enforce best practices for virtualization across the organization.

Azure Cloud Administration

  • Architect and administer solutions using key Azure services: Azure Virtual Machines, VNETs, NSGs, VPNs, Azure Storage (Blob, Files), Azure Active Directory, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Security Center.
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Azure CLI, and PowerShell for infrastructure automation and deployments.
  • Lead the planning and implementation of hybrid cloud infrastructure projects.
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, governance policies, and cost control.
  • Design secure and scalable solutions leveraging Azure IaaS, PaaS, and networking components.
  • Leverage Azure Automation, Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure Policy to optimize performance, ensure compliance, and reduce operational overhead.

Systems and Infrastructure Oversight

  • Act as a technical lead on infrastructure projects, including upgrades, integrations, and cloud migrations.
  • Design and enforce policies for patching, configuration management, and system hardening.
  • Support core Windows Server infrastructure including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.
  • Strategic Leadership & Mentoring
  • Drive adoption of DevOps methodologies across infrastructure and operations teams.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership to define long-term infrastructure strategies and goals.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level administrators.
  • Lead technical evaluations and vendor assessments for infrastructure solutions.

Security & Compliance

  • Implement and monitor systems to ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SOX).
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce policies around access controls, data protection, and system monitoring.
  • Participate in internal and external audits and remediation efforts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of progressive systems administration experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Deep expertise with enterprise SAN technologies (NetApp, EMC, HPE Nimble or similar).
  • Extensive experience managing large-scale VMware environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure, tools automation, and services.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills; PowerShell, Azure CLI, and infrastructure-as-code tools (ARM templates, CI/CD pipelines).
  • Solid understanding of DevOps principles and modern infrastructure practices.

Preferred Skills

  • It would be great if you also have Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate; AZ-300, AZ-400, AZ-500 are highly desirable.
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Advanced Professional (VCAP).
  • Storage vendor certifications (e.g., HPE, NetApp, or Dell EMC).

Job Tags

Local area, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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