Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ยท 3 weeks ago
Information Technology Infrastructure Administrator
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is seeking an Infrastructure Administrator to ensure the stability, scalability, and security of their cloud and hybrid infrastructure. The role involves managing Azure-based systems, implementing security best practices, and overseeing hybrid environments.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Azure-based infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage, identity, monitoring)
Manage Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity governance
Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Implement and monitor security best practices across Azure and on-prem environments
Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, SOC, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable)
Manage firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions
Oversee hybrid environments integrating on-premises systems with Azure cloud
Administer Windows Server, virtualization platforms (Hyper-V/VMware), and networking components
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, ARM templates, or Terraform
Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
Drive adoption of modern cloud-native practices
Serve as a subject matter expert for Azure and infrastructure technologies
Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance
Contribute to IT strategy, capacity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure administration, with at least 3+ years focused on Azure
Strong expertise in Azure IaaS/PaaS services
Strong expertise in Azure Active Directory & Identity Management
Strong expertise in Networking (DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, routing)
Strong expertise in Windows Server administration
Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates)
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel)
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
ITIL or other infrastructure-related certifications
Company
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world. RodeoHouston is a non-profit organisation.
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