Muthu K.
Azure Cloud & Microsoft 365 Administrator | Intune | Windows | VMware
Azure Cloud & Microsoft 365 Administrator | Intune | Azure | VMware | Windows Server | Microsoft Security Microsoft Cloud Administrator with hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing secure Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. I specialize in Azure infrastructure, Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows Server administration, virtualization, endpoint management, and Microsoft security solutions. I have practical experience implementing enterprise IT solutions, managing hybrid cloud environments, securing endpoints, automating administrative tasks, and providing reliable infrastructure support for businesses of all sizes. My Expertise • Microsoft Azure Administration (AZ-104) • Azure Network Engineering (AZ-700) • Microsoft Intune (MD-102) • Microsoft 365 Administration • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) • Windows Server Administration (2012/2016/2019/2022) • VMware vSphere & vCenter Administration • Microsoft Defender & Endpoint Security • Microsoft Purview & Data Loss Prevention (DLP) • Microsoft Applied Skills – SC-5002 (Secure Microsoft 365 Workloads) • Azure Virtual Machines, VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, Load Balancer • Azure Backup & Azure Site Recovery • Veeam Backup & Replication • Group Policy (GPO) • PowerShell Automation • Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive & Microsoft Teams • DNS, DHCP, Active Directory • Linux Administration • Azure Monitoring & Log Analytics Projects I've Worked On Designed and managed Azure infrastructure for production environments. Configured secure Azure networking using VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateways, Private Endpoints, and Load Balancers. Deployed and managed Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. Implemented Microsoft Intune policies for device compliance, BitLocker, USB restrictions, screen capture prevention, application management, and endpoint security. Configured Microsoft Purview DLP policies to protect sensitive organizational data. Managed Microsoft Defender security policies and endpoint protection. Administered VMware virtual infrastructure and Windows Server environments. Managed Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and Veeam Backup & Replication for disaster recovery. Automated administrative tasks using PowerShell to improve operational efficiency. Provided L2/L3 technical support, troubleshooting, monitoring, and infrastructure optimization. I focus on delivering secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions while following Microsoft best practices. Whether you need Azure administration, Microsoft 365 management, Intune deployment, virtualization, security hardening, or infrastructure support, I'm committed to providing high-quality solutions with clear communication and dependable service. CLOUD CERTIFICATION AZ-104: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate MD-102: Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate AZ-900: Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals MS-900: Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals AZ-140: Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (In Progress) 🚀 Why clients hire me ✔ Strong **Azure networking & security** mindset ✔ Real-world **production experience**, not just theory ✔ Clear communication and ownership of tasks ✔ Solutions designed for **performance, reliability, and scalability** If you’re looking for an Azure Cloud Specialist who understands networking, identity, and enterprise workloads, I can help you build and maintain a secure, high-performing environment. 👉 **Invite me to your job or send a message to get started.**
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2.2k
Billed in all: $6,504$6.5k
$723 in the last 6 months
Across 16 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 13
Rarest: top 14% in Microsoft SCCM, of 112. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- Veritas Backup Exec4 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #1Top 25%🇮🇳#1 of 2
- #11Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops43 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #2Top 26%🇮🇳#2 of 8
- #11Citrix Hypervisor42 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #3Top 26%🇮🇳#3 of 10
- #12Server & Virtualization Software61 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #1Top 20%🇮🇳#1 of 10
- #16Microsoft SCCM112 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #1Top 14%🇮🇳#1 of 16
- #21FortiGate Firewall138 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #4Top 15%🇮🇳#4 of 19
- #21Virtual Desktop Infrastructure71 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #3Top 30%🇮🇳#3 of 11
- #26VMware vSphere123 freelancers · 🇮🇳 #4Top 21%🇮🇳#4 of 18