Azure and GCP Administrator

Azure and GCP Administrator

Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)

6-Month Contract to Hire

JPC - 19704

We are looking for an Azure and GCP Administrator. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity based out of Santa Ana, CA (Onsite).

Seeking a skilled Azure & GCP Cloud Administrator to lead cloud migrations, manage hybrid enterprise environments, and act as a technical SME across cloud architecture, identity, automation, and infrastructure operations.

Qualifications:

• 7–12 years IT infrastructure experience; 5 years Azure/GCP.
• Experience leading enterprise cloud migrations (multi-cloud preferred).
• Strong skills in Azure/GCP core services, Windows AD, and hybrid identity.
• Proficient with Terraform, PowerShell, scripting, and cloud networking.

Preferred:

• Certifications: AZ-305, AZ-104, GCP Architect/ACE, SC-300.
• Bonus: Linux admin, VMware/Hyper-V, zero-trust/IAM governance, logging tools (Splunk, Datadog, Sentinel, Chronicle).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and collaboration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication.
• Solid documentation and project execution capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Administration (Azure & GCP)

• Deploy, manage, and optimize Azure and GCP environments (compute, storage, networking, IAM, monitoring).
• Enforce governance, standards, tagging, cost controls, and security best practices.
• Drive cloud service hardening, performance tuning, and modernization.

Cloud Migration

• Lead on-prem to cloud migrations for Azure/GCP.
• Build migration plans, dependency maps, and cutover strategies.
• Use tools like Azure Migrate, Migrate for Compute Engine, Velostrata, and CloudEndure.
• Execute rehost/replatform migrations for VMs, apps, and databases; troubleshoot issues.

Windows AD & Hybrid Identity

• Administer Windows AD, Group Policies, DNS/DHCP, domain controllers, and PKI.
• Manage hybrid identity with Azure AD/Entra, AD Connect, SSO, MFA, and conditional access.
• Integrate on-prem AD with Azure/GCP IAM; resolve identity and authentication issues.

Automation & IaC

• Build automation using Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, gcloud, and Python.
• Develop IaC modules for scalable provisioning and CI/CD workflows.

Security & Governance

• Partner with security teams on IAM, encryption, key management, and compliance.
• Implement monitoring, logging, alerts, SIEM integration, DR/BCP strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as SME supporting architecture, networking, app, DevOps, and security teams.
• Create documentation, runbooks, migration plans, and standards.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $55/hour to $65/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About the Client

Our client is a leading North American distributor of building materials.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.

Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated ally focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.