Senior Azure Admin

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Azure Admin with our client located in Austin, TX. This is a 12 month contract position.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all Business Services application infrastructure and Azure services
• Manage, monitor, and optimize all Azure resources supporting the division including PaaS services, Azure SQL databases, App Services, and related components
• Ensure 24/7 availability and performance of hosting environments through proactive monitoring and maintenance
• Implement and maintain automated monitoring, alerting, and diagnostic capabilities for application health and performance
• Manage Azure resource configurations, scaling policies, and performance optimization strategies
• Oversee patching, updates, and maintenance windows for all Azure infrastructure
• Serve as escalation point for all technical issues and incidents
• Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and platform issues affecting application availability or performance
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents and implement preventive measures
• Coordinate incident response activities with development partners, business stakeholders, and IT team members
• Maintain detailed incident documentation and contribute to knowledge base articles
• Provide after-hours support for critical production issues
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive backup and recovery strategies for all Business Services application data and infrastructure
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to understand recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO) requirements
• Regularly test backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity capabilities
• Maintain disaster recovery documentation and runbooks
• Implement and manage solutions for application resilience
• Ensure compliance with data retention policies and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and optimize Azure spending for application infrastructure
• Implement cost-saving measures through rightsizing, reserved instances, and resource optimization
• Provide regular cost analysis and forecasting reports to management
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs without sacrificing performance or reliability
• Manage resource tagging strategies for accurate cost allocation and reporting
• Serve as primary technical contact for business stakeholders regarding application infrastructure
• Provide regular status updates on infrastructure health, performance metrics, and ongoing initiatives
• Communicate planned maintenance, changes, and potential impacts to relevant stakeholders
• Prepare and present technical reports, capacity planning analysis, and infrastructure recommendations
• Facilitate technical discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Assess architectural needs and provide sound recommendations for Azure infrastructure improvements and enhancements
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure Azure solutions that align with application requirements and business objectives
• Collaborate with third-party development teams to ensure hosting environments meet application specifications and development needs
• Evaluate and recommend Azure services and features that improve application performance, reliability, or cost-efficiency
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and infrastructure designs
• Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, including infrastructure diagrams, data flow diagrams, and configuration standards
• Facilitate technical discussions regarding infrastructure requirements, deployment processes, and environment configurations
• Partners with third-party development company for all infrastructure and hosting matters
• Coordinate deployment activities, release schedules, and environment provisioning with development teams
• Ensure development team has appropriate access, tools, and environments needed for successful application delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience managing and supporting Azure cloud environments
• Minimum 5 years of experience specifically with Azure PaaS services and Azure SQL Database
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Demonstrated experience as a dedicated resource for specific applications or product lines
• Proven track record supporting production applications in a managed service provider or hosting environment
• Experience coordinating with external development teams and vendors
• Experience with business continuity planning and disaster recovery implementation
• Background in capacity planning and performance optimization for cloud applications
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure platform services (PaaS)
• Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and serverless computing
• Azure SQL Database, including performance tuning, high availability, and disaster recovery
• Azure Storage services (Blob, File, Queue, Table)
• Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, and Azure Front Door
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Strong architectural assessment capabilities with ability to make sound technical recommendations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application platform issues
• Experience working with third-party development teams in a managed hosting environment
• Excellent understanding of backup and disaster recovery strategies in Azure
• Strong knowledge of Azure security best practices, including Azure Security Center, Key Vault, and identity management
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Experience with PowerShell and Azure CLI for automation and scripting
• Understanding of database administration principles, performance tuning, and optimization for Azure SQL
• Knowledge of monitoring and alerting best practices for cloud applications
• Familiarity with ITIL framework, particularly Incident and Change Management processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Customer service orientation with focus on meeting business needs
• Budget awareness and cost optimization mindset

Desired skills:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Pay range: $70.00 - $90.00

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.