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Remote Azure Administrator Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview System Administrators provide remote support across diverse, multi-tenant ... Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra, Exchange/M365 admin, Intune ...

Position Overview System Administrators provide remote support across diverse, multi-tenant ... Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra, Exchange/M365 admin, Intune ...

This is a remote position. IT Support Engineer II (Remote) - Managed Services (MSP) About the Role ... Support and administer Microsoft 365, Azure, and other cloud-based solutions * Diagnose and resolve ...

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Middleware Engineer III

Lansing, MI · On-site +1

$90K - $110K/yr

Responsibilities * Administer IBM MQ, IBM API Connect (APIC), DataPower, Kafka, WebSphere ... Azure preferred). * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. This is a remote ...

Senior Cloud Engineer

Southfield, MI · On-site +1

$70K - $144K/yr

Location Remote based role with preference in Hub Office City. About The Job You're Considering ... Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) * Plan, deploy, and manage scalable AVD environments in Azure ...

Cloud Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site +1

$54.75 - $73.25/hr

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cloud Infrastructure & Systems Administrator with 3+ years of experience. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in AWS ...

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How much do remote azure administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote azure administrator in Michigan is $46.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.50 and $54.47 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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Infographic showing various Remote Azure Administrator job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,709 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Systems Administrator

Thrive

Holland, MI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

About us:
Thrive is a rapidly growing technology solutions provider focusing upon Cloud, Cyber Security, Networking, Disaster Recovery and Managed Services. Our corporate culture, engineering talent, customer-centric approach, and focus upon "next generation" services help us stand out amongst our peers. Thrive is on the look-out for individuals who don't view their weekdays spent at "a job" but rather look to develop valuable skills that ignite their passion and lead to a CAREER. If you're attracted to a "work hard, play hard" environment, seeking the guidance, training and experience necessary to build a lucrative career, then welcome to THRIVE!!
Position Overview
System Administrators provide remote support across diverse, multi-tenant environments, handling escalated incidents and complex service requests. The role involves advanced troubleshooting, implementing changes, coordinating with other teams, and serving as an escalation point for engineers within the team, while maintaining clear client communication. Thrive seeks technically proficient professionals with strong verbal and written skills, a desire to learn across all aspects of IT, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with broad technical exposure and opportunities for growth.
Requirements
  • Communicate with customers via phone, email, and chat in a timely, courteous, empathetic, and professional manner, providing clear updates and case status throughout the resolution process.
  • Perform secondary response and advanced troubleshooting of escalated customer issues, addressing single-user and system-impacting incidents while accurately documenting all actions in Thrive's tools.
  • Analyze and document unfamiliar client server, workstation, and network environments to determine the fastest and most effective path to incident resolution.
  • Support and troubleshoot diverse computing environments across a wide range of business clients.
  • Perform rapid root-cause analysis of workstation-, server-, and network-level incidents, including complex and escalated issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve high-level workstation, server, and network incidents independently, following Thrive's standard operating procedures and best practices.
  • Utilize appropriate software utilities and vendor- or application-specific tools to achieve timely resolution of customer incidents.
  • Set and manage client expectations throughout the troubleshooting process, providing appropriate updates, next steps, and demonstrating the correct level of urgency.
  • Communicate troubleshooting actions and resolutions clearly, using technical or non-technical language appropriate to the audience.
  • Provide guidance to clients on applications, Thrive best practices, and general infrastructure standards.
  • Develop, document, and help implement client standards based on Thrive best practices; evaluate client environments and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Identify recurring issues and contribute to permanent resolutions through problem management and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Review client environments for security best practices, proactively identifying risks and participating in change management activities.
  • Monitor and manage escalated service tasks, ensuring proper prioritization, documentation, and escalation.
  • Provide escalated support, mentoring, and technical leadership to other engineers, collaborating with team leadership to improve service delivery.

Required Qualifications
  • 3-5 years in IT support/operations, including MSP or multi-tenant experience.
  • Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra, Exchange/M365 admin, Intune, and SharePoint.
  • Competent in networking (Layer 2/3, VLANs, DHCP/DNS, NAT, site-to-site VPNs).
  • Experience with endpoint security (EDR/AV), backup/DR, patch management.
  • Proficient with PowerShell scripting and automation.
  • Strong incident management, change control, and documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Availability to work after hours or participate in on-call rotations as required.
  • Excellent customer service skills

Optional Qualifications:
  • Willingness to visit nearby client sites when necessary, with the understanding that on-site visits may not always be required.

Preferred Certifications
  • CompTIA Network+ / A+
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102)
  • ITIL v4 Foundation (modules).