NA - INS - Azure Cloud Administrator - Terraform (Contract)

Alpha FMC's Insurance Tech Services Division is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Administrator to join our custom software consulting practice.   This is a high-autonomy, client-facing role for an engineer who can deliver value immediately. You will act as a trusted advisor to our clients, owning the end-to-end architecture, automation, and ongoing administration of stable, secure cloud environments. You will balance hands-on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) engineering with strategic client relationship management.       What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external clients, translating business needs into secure cloud solutions.
• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of scalable Landing Zone configurations utilizing expert-level Terraform.
• Administer complex Microsoft 365 services and Azure subscriptions, ensuring optimal uptime and issue resolution.
• Manage enterprise identity, access provisioning, and conditional access policies using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Build and maintain PowerShell scripts and CI/CD pipelines to automate routine M365 and Azure administration tasks.
• Monitor tenant health, remediate Defender for Cloud findings, and uphold strict data governance standards.

  Requirements

• Proven ability to operate autonomously, manage clients directly, and deliver technical results on day one.
• Advanced, production-level experience writing and managing complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates.
• Strong background in consulting, professional services, or managed environments with excellent relationship-building skills.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune) and Azure resources.
• Deep proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID (RBAC, conditional access) and advanced PowerShell scripting.
• AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) and MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert).

  Preferred Qualifications

• SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator Associate) certification.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Exposure to Defender XDR across M365 and Azure environments.

  Position Details

• Long-term contract (W2) with potential for permanent conversion.
• $50 - $65/hr USD.
• Remote (infrequent travel to client sites required).
• 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST.
• Sponsorship not available at this time.
• Direct applicants only. No agencies please.