Azure Admin L2

Position Description:

Company Profile:
Founded in 1976 CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94000 consultants and professionals across the globe CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at .

Job Title: Azure Admin

Position: Senior Systems Engineer

Experience: 5 yrs

Category: IT Infrastructure

Main location: Bangalore

Position ID: J1125-0391

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Description:
Architecture & Design
oDesign and implement advanced Azure solutions (IaaS PaaS SaaS).
oPerform capacity planning and cost optimization for large-scale environments.
oDevelop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates Terraform or Bicep.
Administration & Operations
oManage Azure subscriptions resource groups and governance policies.
oConfigure and maintain Active Directory (AD) DNS DHCP and Azure AD.
oImplement backup disaster recovery and high-availability strategies.
Security & Compliance
oConfigure identity and access management (RBAC Conditional Access).
oImplement security best practices using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Azure Sentinel and encryption standards.
oEnsure compliance with regulatory frameworks (ISO GDPR etc.).
Monitoring & Optimization
oUse tools like Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Application Insights for proactive monitoring.
oTroubleshoot critical issues and resolve escalations from L1/L2 teams.
oOptimize performance and cost through resource tuning and automation.
Collaboration & Leadership
oProvide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
oWork closely with DevOps Networking and Security teams for seamless integration.
oDocument processes and maintain operational runbooks.

Required Skills
Deep understanding of Azure architecture and services.
Expertise in Azure Resource Manager PowerShell and Azure CLI.
Strong knowledge of Networking (VNETs NSGs Route Tables) and Hybrid Cloud setups.
Hands-on experience with AKS App Services Storage Accounts and Key Vaults.
Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell Python or Shell).

Preferred Qualifications
Certifications:
oMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
oMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
oAzure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Experience with DevOps pipelines IaC and automation frameworks.
Familiarity with cost management and FinOps practices.

Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Behavioural Competencies :
Proven experience of delivering process efficiencies and improvements
Clear and fluent English (both verbal and written)
Ability to build and maintain efficient working relationships with remote teams
Demonstrate ability to take ownership of and accountability for relevant products and services
Ability to plan prioritize and complete your own work whilst remaining a team player
Willingness to engage with and work in other technologies

CGI is an equal opportunity addition CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
Life at CGI:
It is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction
Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons
Come join our team one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world

Skills:

• Active Directory
• Cloud Computing
• Terraform

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.