Need Azure Admin - Remote

Job Title: Azure Administrator (Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate - AZ-104 aligned)

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term

Overview:
An Azure Administrator is a cloud IT professional responsible for implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions. This role focuses on core services related to compute, storage, networking, identity, security, and governance in a cloud environment. Azure Administrators often collaborate with architects, developers, security teams, and DevOps engineers to ensure optimal performance, cost efficiency, security, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- **Manage Azure Identities and Governance:**
- Administer Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory): Create and manage users, groups, roles, and devices.
- Implement and manage role-based access control (RBAC), custom roles, and subscriptions.
- Configure Azure policies, resource locks, tags, and cost management for governance and optimization.
- **Implement and Manage Storage Solutions:**
- Configure Azure Storage accounts (Blob, File, Queue, Table).
- Manage data import/export, replication, and security (e.g., using AzCopy, shared access signatures).
- Handle backups, recovery, and performance optimization.
- **Deploy and Manage Compute Resources:**
- Provision and scale virtual machines (VMs), VM scale sets, and containers (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Container Instances).
- Manage availability sets, proximity placement groups, and hybrid configurations.
- **Configure and Manage Virtual Networking:**
- Design and implement virtual networks (VNets), subnets, peering, and routing.
- Configure network security groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, and application gateways.
- Manage hybrid connectivity (e.g., VPN, ExpressRoute) and traffic routing.
- **Monitor, Backup, and Secure Resources:**
- Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Insights for performance monitoring and alerting.
- Implement backups, disaster recovery, and site recovery.
- Ensure security through Microsoft Defender for Cloud, multifactor authentication (MFA), and compliance policies.
- Optimize costs by analyzing usage and implementing auto-scaling.
- **Additional Duties:**
- Automate tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Troubleshoot issues related to resources, connectivity, and performance.
- Stay updated with Azure features and best practices for continuous improvement.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
- Proficiency in Azure core services (compute, storage, networking, identity).
- Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI) and infrastructure as code.
- Knowledge of on-premises technologies (e.g., Active Directory, Windows/Linux servers) for hybrid scenarios.
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, and cost management.
- **Certification:** Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) is highly recommended or required.
- Experience: 1-3+ years in cloud administration; familiarity with virtualization, networking, and IT operations.
**Preferred Skills:**
- Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor), containers, or DevOps practices.
- Basic knowledge of related services like Azure SQL, App Services, or Redis Cache.
This role is in high demand as organizations migrate to the cloud, offering opportunities for growth into senior roles like Azure Architect or Cloud Consultant. Salaries vary by location and experience but are competitive in the cloud computing field.

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Radiantze Inc