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Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Azure Architect

Newark, NJ ยท Hybrid

$66.25 - $86.50/hr

Microsoft Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert / Azure Administrator Associate / Azure Security Engineer Associate / TOGAF / Cloud Architecture certifications are preferred

Azure Cloud Architect

Richmond, VA

$62.75 - $82/hr

Azure Administrator Associate * Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate * Terraform Associate Certification * Kubernetes Certifications (CKA/CKAD) Responsibilities * Design and ...

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate * At least 2 years of related experience with system maintenance. * Clearance: Public Trust * Citizenship: US Citizen by birth or naturalization Pay and ...

Microsoft Azure Admin

Tallahassee, FL ยท On-site

$52.25 - $64.75/hr

The Microsoft Azure Administrator contract will be used towards the day-to-day tasks which is based on a fixed quantity of predefined services. A service unit is defined to be equivalent to an eight ...

Systems Administrator

Rockville, MD ยท On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate * At least 2 years of related experience with system maintenance. * Clearance: Public Trust * Citizenship: US Citizen by birth or naturalization Pay and ...

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How much do microsoft azure administrator associate jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for microsoft azure administrator associate in the United States is $91,130.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate vs Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect?

AspectMicrosoft Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Azure Solutions Architect
CertificationsAzure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Work FocusManaging Azure resources, implementing security, and monitoringDesigning cloud solutions, architecture planning, and high-level design
Work EnvironmentOperational, hands-on managementStrategic planning, design, and consulting
Industry UsageCommonly employed in IT operations and cloud administrationUsed in solution design and architecture projects

The Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate focuses on managing and maintaining Azure environments, while the Azure Solutions Architect designs comprehensive cloud solutions. Both roles require Azure certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities, with the administrator handling day-to-day operations and the architect planning overall architecture.

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Infographic showing various Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 97% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,130 per year, or $43.8 per hour.
Azure Architect

$66.25 - $86.50/hr

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Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Title: Azure Architect

Location: Newark NJ (Hybrid 3 days a week onsite)

Fulltime

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We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Architect who can design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and costeffective cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role bridges business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring cloud architectures align with best practices, security standards, and enterprise goals.

Responsibilities

  • Design endtoend Azure cloud architectures for enterprise and cloudnative applications
  • Define high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and performance strategies
  • Create architecture diagrams, design documents, and solution blueprints
  • Select appropriate Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) based on requirement
  • Architect and manage Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Storage (Blob, File, Queue, Table), Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Virtual Network, VPN, and ExpressRoute
  • Design hybrid and multicloud solutions where required
  • Implement Azure security best practices - Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), RBAC, Managed Identities, Azure Key Vault, Defender for Cloud
  • Design CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM Templates, Bicep, and Terraform
  • Enable automated deployments and environment provisioning
  • Lead cloud migration initiatives (onprem Azure)

Requirements:

  • 10+ Years of IT experience
  • 6+ years of strong handson experience with Microsoft Azure
  • Azure networking (VNet, NSG, Load Balancer, Application Gateway)
  • Azure compute and storage services
  • Identity & access management (Entra ID / Azure AD)
  • Monitoring and logging tools
  • Azure DevOps & CI/CD pipelines
  • IaC tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
  • Strong Problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
  • Microsoft Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert / Azure Administrator Associate / Azure Security Engineer Associate / TOGAF / Cloud Architecture certifications are preferred