Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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SUMMARY The Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our cloud and hybrid infrastructure while providing strong technical leadership, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to managing enterprise-grade systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: • Azure Administration & Management • 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. • Security & Compliance • 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. • Infrastructure Operations • 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. • Automation & DevOps Collaboration • 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. • Planning & Strategy • 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. QUALIFICATIONS • 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 • Azure Active Directory & Identity Management • Networking (DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, routing) • 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. • Relevant certifications preferred: • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert • ITIL or other infrastructure-related certifications LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. During the Show, the employee may be required to frequently walk extensively to various places on the grounds. The employee may be required to lift and/or move 45 or more pounds. Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. Extended work hours required, especially during peak periods of our annual show. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dust, chemicals and animals at various times.