Benefits:

SIMPLE IRA

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Highroad Information Technology Position: Azure Solutions Architect Location: Newport Beach, California (Full-Time Position)

About Us:

Highroad Information Technology (HIT) is a leading IT service provider headquartered in Newport Beach, California. We empower our clients with innovative technology solutions, including business continuity planning, server/system/desktop support, cloud hosting, and disaster recovery.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to join our team in a full-time remote capacity. The ideal candidate will drive technological innovation, with expertise in Azure infrastructure, networking, and a focus on hybrid deployments for critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure-based infrastructure solutions, emphasizing hybrid deployments with high availability and disaster recovery for public and private utility clients

• Lead the adoption of cloud infrastructure, optimizing IT landscapes

• Educate other team members on new cloud technologies and initiatives

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Implement DevOps practices, automate deployments, and drive continuous improvement

• Azure resource responsibilities:

· Virtual Networks

· Azure Stack HCI

· Storage Accounts

· Backup and Site Recovery

· Virtual Machines

· Azure Virtual Desktop

· Arc & Monitor

· Microsoft 365 Business Premium

• Manage IT projects, ensuring adherence to timelines

• Provide expert guidance and troubleshooting for Azure-related issues

• Stay updated on Azure services and cloud technologies, implementing best practices

• Conduct system audits to maintain security, compliance, and efficiency

Qualifications: (Recommended but Not Required)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• Experience: 10 years of IT experience

• Certifications: AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400

• Azure Proficiency: Azure Arc, Azure Automanage, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Managed Instance

• Microsoft 365 Skills: Office Apps, Exchange, Teams, Entra (Azure AD), Security, Compliance, Defender, Azure ATP, Intune (Endpoint Manager), OneDrive, SharePoint

• Windows Server Skills: Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, IIS, Application Server (LOB Apps), File Services (DFS), SQL Server, Session Host, Windows Admin Center

• MDM Skills: Windows Desktop (Domain, Hybrid, or Azure Managed), Android, Apple, MacOS

• Coding Skills: Bicep/Terraform, Powershell/Bash, Python, Github/Azure DevOps

What We Offer:

• Work Environment: 100% remote

• Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package

• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Culture: Agile, Collaborative, and innovative work culture with a strong commitment to work-life balance.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they are the best fit for this role. Please feel free to reach out to Careers@HighRoadIT.com if you have any questions or need further information.

This is a remote position.