We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer Level III or higher to join our IT team at a prestigious Oklahoma law firm with over 200+ employees. This role focuses on managing and maintaining our fully virtualized cloud environment, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), cloud server management, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of professional IT experience. Including 5 years of hands-on cloud experience and excel in a stable, steady-state environment, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT solutions to support our legal professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Cloud Management: Administer and maintain Azure-based infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, to ensure consistent availability, performance, and security for a fully virtualized workforce.
Cloud Server Management: Manage and optimize cloud servers, including virtual machines, storage, and networking components, to support critical law firm applications and workflows.
Active Directory Administration: Maintain and secure on-premises and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) environments, including user provisioning, group policies, and single sign-on (SSO) integrations.
Microsoft 365 Administration: Manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, ensuring reliable collaboration and compliance with legal industry standards.
Virtualized Environment Support: Support and troubleshoot a fully virtualized environment, ensuring consistent performance for remote and hybrid work scenarios.
Security and Compliance: Apply security best practices, including identity management, data protection, and compliance with legal industry regulations (e.g., GLBA, FTC Act, ECPA, GDPR, HIPAA).
Automation and Scripting: Use scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) to automate routine tasks and enhance operational efficiency.
Disaster Recovery and Backup: Maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity and data integrity.
Collaboration and Support: Work with IT team members and third-party vendors to provide Tier 3 support, resolve issues, and deliver training to end-users as needed.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of systems, processes, and configurations, and provide periodic reports on system performance and incidents.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional IT experience with at least 5 years in cloud engineering, and at least 3 years focused on Microsoft Azure.
Azure Expertise: Demonstrated experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Azure VMs, Azure Networking, and Azure Security Center.
Cloud Server Management: Strong skills in managing cloud-based servers, including configuration, monitoring, and optimization.
Active Directory: In-depth knowledge of on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD, including hybrid identity management and conditional access policies.
Microsoft 365: Extensive experience administering Microsoft 365 services, including email, collaboration tools, and security features.
Virtualization: Hands-on experience working in fully virtualized environments, with familiarity with hypervisors (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware) and virtual desktop infrastructure.
Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar scripting languages for automation and configuration management.
Security and Compliance: Knowledge of cloud security best practices and legal industry compliance requirements.
Hardware Competency: Experience with thin client hardware and a broad range of BYOD devices would be a plus.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve technical issues in a virtualized environment.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
College Education: A bachelor's degree or higher is preferred for this position, with special preference for a technology-related field such as Computer Science—network engineering, Information Technology—cybersecurity, Information Technology—cloud computing, Management Information Systems, or Software Engineering.
Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, or equivalent.
Legal Industry Experience: Familiarity with IT requirements in a law firm or professional services environment.
DevOps Knowledge: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates or Terraform, and Azure DevOps.
Project Management: Ability to contribute to small-scale IT projects, such as system upgrades or cloud optimizations.
Work Environment
Location: In-office work (Oklahoma City or Tulsa) is preferred, but a remote work location is a possibility based on skills and experience. The position will support a virtualized environment for a law firm with 200+ employees.
Collaboration Tools: Use of Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, SAAS Ticketing system and other cloud-based tools for team communication and project management.
Schedule: Full-time, with occasional after-hours support for critical incidents or planned maintenance in a stable, steady-state environment. On-call rotation for after-hours and weekend support is also required.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a respected law firm leveraging reliable cloud technology to support legal professionals.
Work in a fully virtualized, stable environment with opportunities to maintain and enhance modern IT solutions.
Collaborate with a supportive IT team dedicated to consistency and professional growth.
Participate in critical IT projects to implement new technologies, increase efficiency, and contribute to the firm's and its clients' success.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and certification.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications can be sent to Matt Steel mattsteel@stortongroup.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace.
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