Senior Cloud Systems Administrator

Energy Trust of Oregon

. Assess Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, and related services; identify gaps and lead remediation efforts .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $118,800 - $153,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Entra ID, with a strong focus on cloud governance, identity and access management, and cloud migration strategies. Capable of developing and implementing secure, efficient cloud architectures while providing advanced troubleshooting and operational support.

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Microsoft Azure AdministrationCloud Governance StandardsIdentity And Access ManagementCloud Migration PlanningAdvanced Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Microsoft AzureMicrosoft 365Microsoft Entra IDActive DirectoryCloud ArchitectureData Loss PreventionInfrastructure-As-CodeAutomation ScriptingCloud NetworkingDirectory Services

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProject PlanningMentoringCollaborative Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cloud Backup SolutionsMonitoring ToolsConfiguration Management ToolsWorkflow ToolsTechnical Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Microsoft Certifications

Industry Keywords

Cloud ServicesHybrid Identity EnvironmentsGovernanceSecurityLicensingAccess ManagementOperational ImprovementsBusiness ContinuityResilience CapabilitiesChange Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, and related services; identify gaps and lead remediation efforts
Establish and maintain cloud governance standards for naming, tagging, ownership, lifecycle management, documentation, change control, and environment separation
Implement controls addressing data loss, inappropriate access, uncontrolled service adoption, and shadow IT
Design and administer identity and access controls, including privileged access, Conditional Access, multifactor authentication, service accounts, enterprise applications, and access reviews
Develop standards and migration plans for Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID groups
Maintain dynamic group rules, group ownership and review processes, directory synchronization, and supported writeback capabilities
Design group-based and automated licensing practices
Partner with stakeholders to translate needs into secure, supportable, and cost-effective cloud architecture and implementation plans
Design, implement, and support Azure-hosted forms, websites, integrations, workflows, and related solutions
Produce architecture diagrams, technical recommendations, implementation roadmaps, proof-of-concept environments, demonstrations, testing plans, and operational documentation
Plan and execute migrations from on-premises systems to cloud services, including discovery, dependency analysis, design, testing, cutover, rollback, documentation, and transition to support
Advise on and maintain cloud backup, recovery, business continuity, monitoring, alerting, storage, and resilience capabilities
Automate administration and deployment using scripting, configuration management, infrastructure-as-code, or workflow tools
Provide advanced troubleshooting and operational support for Microsoft cloud and hybrid services
Develop standards, procedures, and knowledge articles; train IT staff on technologies and operational practices
Report to the IT Infrastructure Manager and serve as a senior technical advisor
Foster knowledge sharing through mentoring, cross-training, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Seven years of progressively responsible experience administering, engineering, and supporting Microsoft infrastructure and cloud services, including experience in a senior or technical role
Advanced experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid identity environments
Experience with governance, security, licensing, permissions, access management, and directory services
Ability to assess complex technical environments and develop architecture and remediation recommendations
Ability to plan and execute cloud migrations, cloud-based solutions, integrations, automation, and operational improvements
Working knowledge of cloud networking, storage, backup and recovery, monitoring, security, resiliency, and cost-management principles
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and project-planning skills
Ability to explain technical concepts, options, and risks to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to independently learn emerging technologies, evaluate solutions, develop proofs of concept, and share knowledge through documentation, mentoring, and training
Relevant Microsoft certifications are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health/dental/vision insurance
Employer-sponsored and paid life/disability insurance
401(k) with a company contribution of 6% of salary after 90 days
TriMet pass
Health and dependent FSA/HSA accounts
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
Paid volunteer hours
Employee assistance program
Career advancement opportunities
Flexibility to work from home and/or an office space at the Portland, OR location
Work-from-home laptop provided