ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Software People, Inc.

Microsoft Azure Admin

Tallahassee, FL · 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 ...

TechWish

Senior System Cloud Administrator

Herndon, VA · On-site

$88K - $119K/yr

... Microsoft Azure Administrator - Senior level Windows admin skills (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy) - Experience troubleshooting and patching with the following platforms: SUSE, RedHat or CentOS ...

New

DMI

Senior Microsoft 365 Cloud Specialist

$124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Learn more at www.dminc.com About the Opportunity DMI, LLC is seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 Cloud ... or AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator). * One current Microsoft security or identity ...

DMI

Senior Microsoft 365 Cloud Specialist

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Learn more at www.dminc.com About the Opportunity DMI, LLC is seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 Cloud ... or AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator). * One current Microsoft security or identity ...

JS Consulting

senior Azure Cloud Architect

Fort Washington, PA · On-site

$61.25 - $80/hr

Microsoft certifications such as:\no Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104\no Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305\no Azure DevOps Engineer Expert AZ-400 * Experience with Azure Application Gateway ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsMicrosoft Azure Administrator JobsSenior Microsoft Azure Administrator Jobs

Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator information

See salary details

$49K

$102.2K

$143.5K

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

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior microsoft azure administrator in the United States is $102,229.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator vs Microsoft Azure Engineer?

AspectSenior Microsoft Azure AdministratorMicrosoft Azure Engineer
CertificationsAzure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect (preferred)Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer
Work EnvironmentManaging Azure resources, implementing security, monitoring, and maintaining cloud infrastructureDesigning, developing, and deploying Azure solutions, often involving scripting and automation
ResponsibilitiesOperational tasks, user management, security, and complianceSolution design, deployment, and integration of Azure services

The main difference is that Senior Microsoft Azure Administrators focus on managing and maintaining existing Azure environments, while Microsoft Azure Engineers are more involved in designing and deploying new Azure solutions. Both roles require similar certifications, but Azure Engineers often have additional skills in scripting and automation, making them more versatile in cloud development projects.

More about Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs

What cities are hiring for Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs?

Cities with the most Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs?

The most popular types of Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs are:

What states have the most Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs?

States with the most job openings for Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs are:

Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator jobs near you
Infographic showing various Senior Microsoft Azure Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,229 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote

WaveStrong, Inc.

Chicago, IL • Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Exciting Remote Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant, 6-8 months, contract opportunity.

Requirements

Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) to support and expand enterprise cloud security program.

  • Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments
  • Provide deep technical subject matter expertise across the following areas:
  • Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access Policies
  • Defender for Cloud (CSPM, CWP, DevSecOps integration)Microsoft Defender Suite, including Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Apps
  • Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 (with an emphasis on email protection)
  • Microsoft Purview (Information Protection & Compliance)Microsoft Sentinel (configuration and tuning – nice to have)Microsoft Intune (endpoint management and security policy enforcement)
  • Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft cloud security technologies, including Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, XDR, and Purview
  • Strong understanding and practical experience with Conditional Access Policies (required)
  • Hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender security solutions across enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel use case development and tuning (preferred)

Preferred Certifications

  • AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (formerly AZ-304)