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Akiak Enterprise Services

Azure Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$62.25 - $77.25/hr

Administer Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), managed identities, Conditional Access, and Key Vault. * Hybrid Integration: Support connectivity between on-premises datacenters and Azure (ExpressRoute, VPN)

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Azure Systems Administrator

Milan, IL

The Azure Systems Administrator (VDI / End User Compute) is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) across both on-premises ...

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Accenture

Azure Cloud Architect

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$61 - $79.50/hr

Azure Administrator Associateis highly desirable * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architectis highlydesirable Preferred Education Background You willlikely haveaBachelor'sdegree or equivalent ...

Tata Consultancy Services

Azure SRE

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$64 - $85/hr

Azure Administrator Associate / Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications preferred. • Exposure to Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI cluster environments (deployment, patching ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure admin in the United States is $25.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Azure Admin, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Azure Admin, a strong understanding of cloud computing, networking, and Microsoft Azure services is essential, typically supported by certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate. Familiarity with Azure Portal, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and monitoring tools is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in managing resources and supporting users. These abilities ensure secure, efficient, and reliable operation of cloud environments, which is critical for business continuity and innovation.

What are some common challenges Azure Admins face when managing cloud infrastructure across multiple teams?

Azure Admins often encounter challenges related to coordinating access and permissions for various teams, ensuring security compliance, and maintaining resource efficiency across different projects. Balancing the needs of developers, security teams, and management can require careful role-based access control and clear communication. Additionally, staying updated with Azure’s frequent feature updates and best practices is essential to prevent misconfigurations and optimize costs.

What are Azure Admins?

Azure Admins, or Azure Administrators, are IT professionals responsible for managing and maintaining Microsoft Azure cloud services. Their tasks typically include configuring and monitoring resources, managing user access, ensuring security, and troubleshooting issues within the Azure environment. Azure Admins play a crucial role in supporting cloud infrastructure, implementing best practices, and optimizing performance. They often collaborate with developers and other IT staff to ensure that cloud solutions meet business needs.

What is the difference between Azure Admin vs Cloud Engineer?

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CertificationsAzure Administrator Associate, AZ-104Azure Solutions Architect, AZ-303/304; Cloud certifications like AWS or GCP
Work EnvironmentPrimarily focused on managing Azure environments, troubleshooting, and maintaining cloud resourcesDesigning, developing, and deploying cloud solutions across multiple platforms, including Azure
Employer & Industry UsageOrganizations using Azure for cloud services, often in IT operations rolesCompanies building or migrating cloud infrastructure, involved in architecture and development

Azure Admins focus on managing and maintaining Azure cloud environments, ensuring smooth operation and security. Cloud Engineers have a broader role, designing and implementing cloud solutions across various platforms, including Azure. While both roles require cloud certifications and involve working with cloud infrastructure, Azure Admins are more operations-oriented, whereas Cloud Engineers are more involved in development and architecture.

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Azure Developer

Akiak Enterprise Services

Washington, DC • On-site

$62.25 - $77.25/hr

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Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Salary: 136,000 - 156,000

Company Overview:

Akiak Technology is afastgrowing,TribalOwned,SBAcertified8(a) IT consulting firm recognized on the 2025 Inc. 500 list, ranking #106 overall and #4 in Government Services. We specialize inAIdrivendigital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, agile development, and UX/CX for U.S. government agencies.With over 50 years of combined federal experience, we deliver secure, modern solutions while advancing our mission to support the IndigenousYupikcommunity of Akiak, Alaska.Join us to work on impactful federal projects, innovate with modern technologies, and contribute to meaningfulcommunitydrivenchange!


US citizenship anda T3 Secret clearance isrequired. This roleisin Washington, DC.


CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS


This position will require access to classified information, and aSECRETclearance isrequiredat the time ofhire. Applicants selected will be subjected to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within the government facility, U.S. Citizenship isrequired.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Management: Deploy and manage Azure VMs,VNets, Storage Accounts, Load Balancers, and AKS clusters.
  • Automation &IaC: Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates, and use PowerShell/Python for scripting.
  • Security & Identity: Administer Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), managed identities, Conditional Access, and Key Vault.
  • Hybrid Integration: Support connectivity between on-premises datacenters and Azure (ExpressRoute, VPN).
  • Monitoring & Optimization: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for monitoring and cost optimization.
  • Operations & Support:Participatein on-call rotations, incident response, and troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Assistin the modernization of legacy ITsystem; develop and enhance software modules and components supporting modernization efforts.
  • Collaborate with team members to analyze requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Write andmaintainclean, reusable, and testable code aligned with project standards.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint goals and backlog refinement.
  • Perform unit and integration testing to ensure code reliability and stability.
  • Assistin debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects in development and production environments.
  • Support data migrations and API implementations to integrate legacy systems with new platforms.
  • Follow secure coding and configuration practices to meet federal cybersecurity requirements.
  • Contribute to code reviews and collaborate on improving software quality.
  • Maintain and update technical documentation related to assigned systems and components.

Required Skills and Qualification:

  • Experience: 35+ years in Azure cloud infrastructure administration within an enterprise environment.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Azure IaaS/PaaS, hybrid networking, and Windows/Linux system administration.
  • IaCProficiency: Strong experience with Terraform or Azure DevOps.
  • Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to contribute front-end (React), Serverless Cloud Native (AWS, Azure), Data integrations and ETL pipeline development, and SQL
  • Proven experience working on large-scale system modernization or digital transformation efforts.
  • Deep technical knowledge of cloud-native development, microservices, and container orchestration.
  • Knowledge of API development, integration, and data exchange architectures.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Candidatemustpossessan Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain andmaintainone.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding ofexport control regulations such as the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • Experience working with licensing, enforcement, or compliance systems in a national security or regulatory context.
  • Experience in data modeling, system integration planning, or enterprise architecture alignment.

Teleworking: The company has a hybrid remote policy for all employees and is dependent upon the type of position.This position may be assigned to support a federal contract, or to work in office. The Companys teleworking eligibility may not apply if the employee is supporting a federal services contract. In this instance, the employee may be subject to federal telework policies and may be required to work onsite in the federal facility when requested.


Employee Non-Disclosure:

The employee must sign and attest to the Companys non-disclosure statement. The employee is responsible for reporting to the Companys Compliance, Risk and Ethics Officer any conflicts of interest, and/or provide notification of outside employment, or when release of confidential business isshared with external parties.


Equal Opportunity Employer

The Akiak Family of Companies will attempt to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment, with the exception of those situations affected by the Tribal Preference policy. All aspects of employment will be governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.


Contract Mandated U.S. Citizenship

Because this position supports a federal contract that restricts performance to U.S. citizens, you will be required to provideproof of U.S. citizenship(e.g., a U.S. passport or passport card; a U.S. birth certificate with a government-issued photo ID; or a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship).This request issolelyto confirmcontract eligibilityand isseparate from Form I9. For the I9, you may presentanyacceptable document(s) of your choosing; we donotrequest or require specific I9 documents. We will completeEVerify within 3 business days of your start datein accordance with federal requirements.