Senior Azure Systems Administrator
Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people.
If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.
Senior Azure Systems Administrator
Reports to: VP, Infrastructure and Operations
FLSA Status: Full time
Location: Shared Services Office, Irving, TX
The Company
Meriton is a national investment holding company with a portfolio of six operating companies in the commercial HVAC industry. Founded in 2019, Meriton is the parent holding company to successful commercial HVAC businesses in the nation. All Meriton business offer innovative commercial systems with flexibility of equipment and solutions to best match each application. The Meriton businesses work with industry professionals and end users from the conceptual stage of projects to provide energy efficient, value‐added solutions to their complex problems. Our sales professionals offer technical expertise and application experience in the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of building mechanical systems.
The overall mission is simple: we want to create value and make a difference every day in our journey to be the best HVAC sales and service organizations in North America. Meriton believes we can succeed in that mission by being the BEST provider for our clients, the BEST partner for manufacturers, the BEST company for our employees, and the BEST investment for our current and future shareholders.
The Opportunity
The Senior Azure Systems Administrator will serve as a technical leader in implementing, securing, and managing Meriton’s Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This role will focus heavily on system management, IT governance compliance, automation, ensuring seamless connectivity across disparate applications and business systems. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, cloud security frameworks, service management practices, and integration with enterprise applications such as Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, and third-party SaaS solutions.
Responsibilities
- Implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure.
- Create, configure, and manage Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, identity, and platform services) to meet business and security requirements.
- Maintain and support legacy on-premise servers and associated processes while planning and executing migration to modern cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
- Integrate Azure with enterprise applications, databases, and third-party SaaS platforms to ensure smooth and secure operations.
- Implement and enforce cloud security standards, including identity and access management, encryption, threat detection, and compliance monitoring.
- Ensure systems are implemented and maintained with monitoring, alerting, and capacity management to support high availability and uptime requirements.
- Provide 24x7 operational support for mission-critical systems, maintaining service continuity and minimizing downtime.
- Manage hybrid and virtualized environments with familiarity in multiple virtualization methods.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and system management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager templates.
- Collaborate with development, security, and business teams to enable secure CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Apply IT Service Management (ITSM) practices in daily operations.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex infrastructure and application integration issues.
- Stay current with industry trends, particularly in cloud security, service management, and Azure services.
The Required Profile
- Minimum 5 years of relevant systems/cloud experience; 7 years preferred.
- Proven expertise in Azure cloud administration and security best practices.
- Strong background in application and system integration (ERP, CRM, SaaS).
- Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) practices (e.g., ITIL).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI).
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), automation frameworks, and DevOps workflows.
- Skilled in monitoring, alerting, and capacity management to ensure high up time.
- Experience providing 24x7 operational support in enterprise environments.
- Experience maintaining on-premise infrastructure and migrating workloads to cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
- Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, and cloud-based security frameworks.
- Relevant certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Security Engineer Associate, Dynamics 365 Fundamentals, ITIL) are highly desirable.
Other Skills/Abilities
Strategic Skills
Forward-thinking, transparent in decision-making, and able to set clear expectations across teams.
Teamwork and Collaboration
Committed to open communication and transparency. Build trust across departments by sharing knowledge freely and working cooperatively to solve problems. Actively contributes to a team culture that values respect, accountability, and partnership.
Behavioral Skills
Resilient problem-solver who thrives under pressure. Approaches challenges with determination, persistence, and the willingness to 'roll up sleeves' to get the work done. Demonstrates reliability, consistency, and a strong work ethic when driving initiatives to completion.
Reasoning Ability
Capable of analyzing complex, cross-system issues with multiple variables. Adept at prioritizing and executing solutions with precision under governance controls.
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Trusted partner for cross-functional teams, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and accountability. Builds positive relationships while maintaining focus on achieving business objectives.
Environmental Requirements
Ability to work remotely when not required onsite for infrastructure, compliance, or integration initiatives.
Physical Demands
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer and related equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.
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