Azure Administrator/Cloud Architect

Job Title: Azure Administrator ( Only W2 Consultants)

Duration: Long term

Location: Long Island City, NY

Statement of the Job:
The Azure Administrator/Cloud Architect will engage in many activities, including the design of Windows server environments, Exchange/O365 migrations, deployments, and migration to Azure environments, and acting as a point of escalation.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Work with ISP and internal infrastructure teams to implement and manage Azure ExpressRoute, Application gateways and Network Security Group
Monitor Azure consumption to prevent over usage and implement Cost Advisor recommendations for cost reduction
Provision and manage Azure App Services, Function Apps and Logic Apps
Assist with Virtual Machine provisioning, migration, and configuration in Azure.
Manage, support and configured Azure Virtual Desktop.
Work with IT Development teams on the utilization of Azure Development tools, including and not limited to Service Bus, Key Vault, API Management.
Provision and manage Azure storage accounts
Deploy and management of Azure OpenAI and other AI services
Management of Purview and DataLake
Manage Azure Entra ID and Enterprise Applications registrations
Design Disaster Recovery solution using Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup to streamline existing IT Systems Recovery process.

Required Skills and Experience for Position:
Deep and broad knowledge of cloud service provider capabilities and integration required; Knowledge of primary Azure services (Virtual Machines, Active Directory, Automation, Monitor, OMS)
Knowledge of the Microsoft infrastructure and solution stacks operating in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid hosting environments.
Experience working with IT development software and methodology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong documentation and organization skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and work under pressure.