Job Description:
Short Description: Client is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect implement and manage their organizations Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
Complete Description:
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect implement and manage our organizations Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure services cloud architecture principles and enterprise-scale cloud operations.
Core Responsibilities
Design and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices
Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure including virtual networks storage compute resources and PaaS services
Lead cloud security implementation and compliance initiatives
Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
Monitor and optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
Automate cloud operations using Azure DevOps PowerShell and ARM templates
Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (Azure AD)
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers
Drive cloud adoption and migration initiatives
Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
10 years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform
Current Azure certifications (AZ-303/304 AZ-500 or equivalent)
Expert knowledge of Azure core services:
o Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks
o Azure Storage solutions
o Azure Active Directory and Identity Management
o Azure Security and Compliance tools
o Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
o Azure Backup and Site Recovery
Strong experience with:
o Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates Terraform)
o PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting
o Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
o Cloud networking and security concepts
o Load balancing and high availability solutions
Preferred Skills
Experience with:
o Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
o Azure Functions and App Services
o Azure Front Door and CDN
o Azure Policy and Blueprints
o Cost optimization and cloud financial management
o Multi-cloud environments
Knowledge of:
o DevOps methodologies
o Agile project management
o ITIL frameworks
Leadership & Professional Skills
Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives
Strong vendor management skills
Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects
Education
Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or related field
Microsoft Azure certifications required:
o Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent
o Additional Azure certifications preferred
Essential Functions
Cloud architecture and implementation
Security and compliance management
Cost optimization and resource management
Technical leadership and mentoring
Documentation and knowledge base maintenance
24/7 escalation support as needed
Required Experience
5 years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services
3 years of experience in cloud architecture and design
2 years of experience leading technical teams or projects
CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
2. Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products.
3. Identifies best practices and standards for the use of the product.
4. Delivers support and design for industry specific technologies that require integration with systems or networks.
5. Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.
6. Functions as a niche technical SME.
7. Lead experience with technical expertise across large complex implementations for systems.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Skills Matrix:
Cloud architecture and implementation. Required 7 Years
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services. Required 7 Years
DevOps methodologies. Required 11 Years
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Required 5 Years
Azure Functions and App Services. Required 5 Years
Azure Front Door and CDN. Required 5 Years
Azure Policy and Blueprints. Required 5 Years
Multi-cloud environments. Required 6 Years
Security and compliance management. Required 10 Years
16 yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty. Required 16 Years
16 yrs. preparing complex technical documentation. Required 16 Years
Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required