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Remote Azure Administrator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Azure AI Foundry Architect

Scottsdale, AZ · Remote

$64 - $83.25/hr

Remote (Onshore Preferred - 5 days onsite) Employment Type: Contract Domain: Retail About the Role We are seeking an experienced Azure AI Foundry Architect to support our Retail AI team, in ...

Senior Systems Administrator

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$85K - $115K/yr

... server/network administrator in a medium-large enterprise. Skills Required: * Thorough ... Public-cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure). * Secure remote access, remote desktop/VDI solutions.

IT Systems Administrator

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

Maintain office and remote infrastructure, including networks, VPN, and secure access, in ... Experience with: Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Rippling, AWS, Azure AD, Zscaler, Netskope

$85K - $95K/yr

REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX Categories: Skilled Trades/Crafts, Program Management, Management ... OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR Job Location: Address: 1110 W. Washington Street ...

Tax Administrator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

Aprio LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Tax Administrator to join their dynamic ... remote and hybrid options What's in it for you: - Working with an industry leader : Be part of a ...

US Remote (Preference given to Dallas, TX or Scottsdale, AZ candidates) Synonymous Business Title ... Administer Databricks workspaces, cluster policies, SQL warehouses, Unity Catalog, service ...

We are seeking a highly organized and data-driven Corporate Studio Administrator to support the successful implementation of Corporate Studio initiatives across the organization. This role plays a ...

The Opportunity We are seeking a highly organized and data-driven Corporate Studio Administrator to support the successful implementation of Corporate Studio initiatives across the organization. This ...

Cloud Engineer II

Chandler, AZ · On-site +1

$55 - $73.25/hr

If remote work is approved, the employee may continue working remotely and will not be required to relocate to Chandler, Arizona, or to the headquarters office location. Job Requirements: Education ...

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Cloud Engineer II

Chandler, AZ · On-site +1

$55 - $73.25/hr

If remote work is approved, the employee may continue working remotely and will not be required to relocate to Chandler, Arizona, or to the headquarters office location. Job Requirements: Education ...

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Cloud Engineer II

Chandler, AZ · On-site +1

$54.75 - $73.25/hr

If remote work is approved, the employee may continue working remotely and will not be required to relocate to Chandler, Arizona, or to the headquarters office location. Job Requirements: Education ...

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Cloud Engineer II

Chandler, AZ · On-site +1

$55 - $73.25/hr

If remote work is approved, the employee may continue working remotely and will not be required to relocate to Chandler, Arizona, or to the headquarters office location. Job Requirements: Education ...

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How much do remote azure administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote azure administrator in Arizona is $49.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.10 and $58.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote Azure administrator?

A Remote Azure Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining Microsoft Azure cloud environments from a remote location. This role involves configuring, monitoring, and optimizing Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security settings. Administrators also troubleshoot issues, ensure compliance with best practices, and support business continuity through backups and disaster recovery planning. Strong knowledge of Azure services, automation, and security protocols is essential for this position.

What does a remote Azure administrator do?

A typical day for a Remote Azure Administrator involves monitoring and managing cloud resources, responding to alerts or incidents, implementing security best practices, and assisting users or teams with Azure-related issues. You may participate in virtual meetings with IT colleagues to plan, support, or review cloud projects, and you'll often use automation tools to optimize processes. Work is primarily autonomous but requires regular documentation and collaboration with developers, security teams, and other IT professionals. This structure allows flexibility while maintaining high standards for cloud system performance and security.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a remote Azure administrator?

To thrive as a Remote Azure Administrator, you need solid expertise in managing and maintaining Microsoft Azure cloud environments, including resource provisioning, security, networking, and automation, often supported by a degree in IT or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Azure Portal, PowerShell, ARM templates, and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating virtually with teams are essential soft skills. These qualifications ensure secure, efficient, and reliable cloud operations, especially in remote and distributed work settings.

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Infographic showing various Remote Azure Administrator job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,399 per year, or $49.7 per hour.

Azure AI Foundry Architect

Bounteous

Scottsdale, AZ • Remote

$64 - $83.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Bounteous is a global AI Services firm where agentic engineering and human experience converge to deliver transformative business outcomes for the enterprise. We help organizations design, build, and scale AI-driven products, platforms, and processes. With more than 5,000 team members worldwide, Bounteous delivers AI that sticks, powering adoption and outcomes that move organizations from experimentation to true transformation. Bounteous is backed by New Mountain Capital, a New York-based growth-oriented investment firm that emphasizes business building.

Job Title: Azure AI Foundry Architect
Location: Remote (Onshore Preferred - 5 days onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Domain: Retail

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Azure AI Foundry Architect to support our Retail AI team, in accelerating enterprise AI adoption through the design, governance, and deployment of secure, scalable AI platforms.

This role will be responsible for architecting and governing Azure AI Foundry environments, Azure OpenAI services, model access patterns, AI evaluation frameworks, deployment standards, and enterprise AI governance practices. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience building production-grade Generative AI and agentic AI solutions while ensuring security, compliance, scalability, and operational excellence.

The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, AI engineers, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and data teams to establish best practices and scalable AI deployment patterns across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Azure AI Foundry Architecture & Strategy

  • Design and implement enterprise-scale Azure AI Foundry architectures.
  • Define AI platform standards, reusable architectures, and deployment frameworks.
  • Establish Azure AI Foundry project structures, resource organizations, and environment strategies.
  • Develop reference architectures supporting enterprise AI initiatives.
  • Guide adoption of Azure-native AI services across the organization.

Azure OpenAI & Model Architecture

  • Architect secure and scalable Azure OpenAI implementations.
  • Define model consumption and deployment strategies.
  • Design enterprise model access patterns supporting internal business applications.
  • Evaluate model selection strategies for various business use cases.
  • Optimize AI platform performance, reliability, scalability, and cost management.
  • Support LLM deployment lifecycle management.
  • AI Foundry Resource & Project Management

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

Advanced degree preferred but not required.

Experience

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience architecting Azure cloud solutions.
  • Experience designing enterprise AI or Generative AI platforms.
  • Proven experience deploying production AI solutions in Azure environments.
  • Experience collaborating with enterprise architecture, security, and cloud engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading AI platform architecture initiatives within large enterprises.
  • Experience implementing Retail AI use cases.
  • Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Dataverse, and Power Platform integration.
  • Exposure to MLOps and LLMOps practices.
  • Knowledge of Responsible AI and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect certifications preferred.
  • Strong architecture and systems thinking.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
  • Strong consulting and advisory capabilities.
  • Exceptional documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
Information Security Responsibilities
  • Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
  • Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
  • Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information
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