Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Skills
ADF
ARM
Active Directory
Analytics
Backup
Capacity Management
Cloud Computing
Command-line Interface
DNS
Disaster Recovery
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Encryption
Firewall
Identity Management
JIT
Management
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows
Network
ProVision
RBAC
Regulatory Compliance
SAN
SQL
Scripting
Security Controls
Storage
Virtual Machines
Virtual Private Network
Windows PowerShell
Job Details
Primary Responsibilities
Azure VM & Infrastructure Management:
- Provision, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Machines, including sizing, availability sets, scaling, manage backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- Maintain and optimize computing resources for performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance.
Data Services Administration:
- Deploy and manage Azure data services such as Azure Synapse, Disks, Storage Accounts, ADF, Fabric and other Azure services.
- Monitor usage, performance, and availability of data resources, and perform capacity planning.
Security & Compliance:
- Configure and enforce security controls including NSGs, ASGs, Just-in-Time (JIT) access, and Azure Defender.
- Manage identity and access using Azure AD, RBAC, and managed identities.
Monitoring & Operational Support:
- Set up and manage monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alert rules for proactive infrastructure health checks.
- Troubleshoot issues related to VMs, storage, networking, and platform services.
Automation & Scripting:
- Develop and maintain scripts in PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation of routine administrative tasks.
- Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using ARM templates, Bicep
Collaboration & Process Adherence:
- Work closely with application teams, security teams, and network engineers to support production and non-production environments.
Technical Skills Required
- Strong experience in managing Azure Virtual Machines (Windows), Availability Sets, and Load balancers.
- Solid understanding of Azure data solutions including SQL: ADLS, Storage account, Identity management,
- Knowledge of Azure security features including NSGs, firewalls, encryption, Defender for Cloud, and Azure Policy.
- Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and service health diagnostics.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting (or Azure CLI is a plus).
- Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute/VPN Gateway).
- Exposure to IaC tools such as ARM templates, Bicep).
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