Azure Cloud Administrator

About the job
Job title: Azure Cloud Administrator

Location: Washington, DC 20001 - Onsite

Duration: 12+ Months

Need Local candidates due to work requirements.

Description

· Must possess at least 5 years of IT experience with broad knowledge and an understanding of IT areas such as: Architecture, Infrastructure setup, management, Operating Systems, Database, various types of Applications, Network, and Cloud implementations.
· Must possess at least 3+ years of strong hands-on experience in Azure Cloud Administration
· Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraforms, Jenkins and GitHub/Bitbucket), immutable infrastructure, automation, and orchestration and other modern DevOps patterns.
· Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure components (server, storage, network, security, data, and applications) to deliver end to end Azure cloud Infrastructure solutions.
· Skilled in Install, configure, administrate, manage, and support Azure compute instances, Azure Backup, Azure Storage Monitor, snapshot, Azure Storage etc.
· Must have clear understanding of NSGs, Azure baseline security guidelines.
· Ability to handle everything network related in the Azure Cloud like VNETs, Subnets, NAT Gateways, Express Route etc.
· Experience exposing the internal applications to public internet using Azure cloud native services like WAF, Front Door etc.
· Experience required in troubleshooting Azure Operational, Infrastructure, Network and Security related issues with demonstrated abilities to perform root cause analysis and recommend remediation actions with a strong focus on automation.
· Strong working Knowledge of PowerShell, basic Knowledge of SQL database server and IIS servers is required.
· Understands, documents, and supports the underlying business processes, workflows, data, and application platforms that depend on Microsoft services.
· Take ownership of issues, with a sense of urgency, and using sound judgement to resolve within service levels.
· Must be able to respond to system outages during off-hours.
· Ability to work independently as well as work well with others in an integrated team environment and must be self-motivated.
· Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, work well with others in an integrated team environment, and must be self-motivated.
Candidates must be at least Azure admin certified.