Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Engineer

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Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Engineer

Atlanta, GA | Hybrid ( 3days/week)

Long Term

Experience required: Candidate must be hands-on with cloud migration, specifically using Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and must have experience in migrating their on-prem VMware to Azure VMware using Azure VMware Solution (AVS).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the technical lead and primary escalation point for Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise identity, and VMware platforms.

• Own platform outcomes, including reliability, security, performance, and continuous improvement.

• Set technical direction, standards, and best practices for engineers to follow.

• Design and operate Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD), including hybrid identity, authentication, and access controls.

• Lead hands-on administration and advanced troubleshooting across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).

• Architect and operate Azure infrastructure services, including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Application Gateway.

• Provide senior-level administration and troubleshooting across both Windows and Linux based systems in hybrid and cloud environments.

• Drive automation, monitoring, and operational maturity through PowerShell scripting and tooling.

• Lead and coordinate complex incident response efforts, including triage, cross-team communication, root cause analysis, and driving permanent remediation.

• Drive automation, monitoring, and operational maturity using PowerShell and tooling.

• Support cloud governance and FinOps initiatives, including cost optimization and tagging standards.

• Mentor engineers and partner with Security, Architecture, and Application teams.

• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide leadership during major incidents.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert-level, hands-on experience with Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) in enterprise and hybrid environments.

• Demonstrated experience operating as a technical lead, including mentoring engineers, setting standards, and owning platform outcomes.

• Strong hands-on administration of Microsoft 365, with deep experience in Exchange Online and Teams and solid working knowledge of SharePoint and OneDrive.

• Proven experience administering Azure VMware environments, including VM lifecycle management, performance troubleshooting, and high availability.

• Deep practical experience designing, deploying, and operating Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Application Gateway.

• Ability to lead technical design decisions while remaining actively involved in implementation and troubleshooting.

• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Linux systems, including administration, troubleshooting, networking, and integration in hybrid cloud environments.

• Solid understanding of identity, networking, security, and operational governance in hybrid cloud environments.

• Working knowledge of FinOps principles, including cloud cost governance, optimization, and accountability.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership.

• Proven ability to lead under pressure and drive resolution during high-impact incidents.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

• 7 years of experience in systems, virtualization, or cloud engineering roles.

• Demonstrated senior-level experience supporting Azure VMware Solution (AVS), Azure Infrastructure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise identity services.

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