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Axos Bank

Sr. Database Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $145K/yr

San Diego, CA Irvine, CA Los Angeles, CA Centennial, CO Las Vegas, NV Remote or Hybrid is not ... Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud environments Preferred: * Experience with Delta Lake or data lake ...

Axos Bank

Sr. Database Administrator

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $145K/yr

San Diego, CA Irvine, CA Los Angeles, CA Centennial, CO Las Vegas, NV Remote or Hybrid is not ... Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud environments Preferred: * Experience with Delta Lake or data lake ...

Axos Bank

Sr. Database Administrator

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $145K/yr

San Diego, CA Irvine, CA Los Angeles, CA Centennial, CO Las Vegas, NV Remote or Hybrid is not ... Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud environments Preferred: * Experience with Delta Lake or data lake ...

Vaxcyte

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

San Carlos, CA · On-site +1

$163K - $191K/yr

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Azure Cloud Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on ...

Cypress HCM

OpenStack Administrator

Santa Clara, CA · Remote

Fully Remote * Duration: 3 months Job Overview * We are seeking an experienced OpenStack Administrator to join the IT Corps team for a special project. The successful candidate will be responsible ...

ENow Software

Product Owner (Remote)

Irvine, CA · Remote

$140K - $150K/yr

Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, or Power Platform ... Understanding of enterprise IT environments and admin workflows * Experience in a small company or ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote azure administrator in California is $52.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.45 and $61.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 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.

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Sr Systems Administrator

Science Applications International Corporation

San Diego, CA • On-site, Remote

$91K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 221 rated it services

Job description


SAIC is seeking an experienced System Administrator in support of a managed services engagement for a major Public Sector account.
The successful candidate will join a team of Administrators responsible for:
Managing our client's Windows, Linux, Azure, and M365 services and systems.
You will be required to install and manage IaaS services, PaaS services, M365 services, Active Directory, Exchange, VMWare including and not limited to -- performance tuning, storage management, backup and recovery, security, and operational and application support. Along with the rest of the team this position will be on rotation 7x24 on-call support duties.
The incumbent should have extensive experience with Windows and Linux Administrative tooling, excellent problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience in all aspects listed above.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more experience; Four additional years' experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Certifications in one or more of following areas; Azure Solution Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, or equivalent are highly recommended.
  • Must be a US Citizen and must be able to pass the California Department of Justice and FBI background check process.
  • USPV+ REQUIREMENT: USPV+: will be a requirement.
  • Can't start or get equipment shipped until this is completed during onboarding.

Experience and Skills:
  • Administration of Azure Services including but not limited to:
    • Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Azure solutions related to IaaS, PaaS services (compute, storage, network, and security).
    • Working knowledge of container-based infrastructure on Azure (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, etc.).
    • Backup, Recovery, HA solutions for Azure environments.
    • Experience in development using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, JSON, Bicep etc.).
  • Windows Server administration including installation, configuration, upgrades, migration, and patching.
  • Linux Server administration including configuration, upgrades, migration, and patching.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving, application infrastructure, connectivity, and security issues in Azure and On-Prem environments.
  • Troubleshoot server related performance issues related to resources e.g., CPU, memory, disk, and other resources.
  • VMWare Administration.
  • On-Premises Exchange Administration.
  • Strong understanding and background in administration of an Active Directory and Entra (Azure AD) environment including managing Group Policy and Azure Policies.
  • Knowledge in DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, and Windows Auth.
  • Knowledge of VPN connectivity and client troubleshooting.
  • Administering Exchange Online, MS Teams, and Office 365.
  • Incident, Change, Problem, and Configuration Mgmt. using ServiceNow.

Nice to Haves:
  • Veritas NetBackup Administration.
  • Storage Administration (NetApp).

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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