Azure Cloud Administrator

Go intellects Inc

Azure Cloud Administrator

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Short Description:

    DHCF is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage their organization's Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.

    Complete Description:

    Position Overview

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage our organization's Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure services, cloud architecture principles, and enterprise-scale cloud operations.

    Core Responsibilities

    Design and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices

    Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and PaaS services

    Lead cloud security implementation and compliance initiatives

    Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions

    Monitor and optimize cloud costs and resource utilization

    Automate cloud operations using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates

    Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (Azure AD)

    Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers

    Drive cloud adoption and migration initiatives

    Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks

    Technical Requirements

    Required Skills

    10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform

    Current Azure certifications (AZ-303/304, AZ-500, or equivalent)

    Expert knowledge of Azure core services:

    Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks

    Azure Storage solutions

    Azure Active Directory and Identity Management

    Azure Security and Compliance tools

    Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

    Azure Backup and Site Recovery

    Strong experience with:

    Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform)

    PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting

    Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

    Cloud networking and security concepts

    Load balancing and high availability solutions

    Preferred Skills

    Experience with:

    Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

    Azure Functions and App Services

    Azure Front Door and CDN

    Azure Policy and Blueprints

    Cost optimization and cloud financial management

    Multi-cloud environments

    Knowledge of:

    DevOps methodologies

    Agile project management

    ITIL frameworks

    Leadership & Professional Skills

    Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities

    Excellent project management and organizational skills

    Outstanding written and verbal communication

    Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

    Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives

    Strong vendor management skills

    Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects

    Education

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

    Microsoft Azure certifications required:

    Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent

    Additional Azure certifications preferred

    Essential Functions

    Cloud architecture and implementation

    Security and compliance management

    Cost optimization and resource management

    Technical leadership and mentoring

    Documentation and knowledge base maintenance

    24/7 escalation support as needed

    Required Experience

    5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services

    3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design

    2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projects

    CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION

    Responsibilities:

    1. Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.

    2. Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products.

    3. Identifies best practices and standards for the use of the product.

    4. Delivers support and design for industry specific technologies that require integration with systems or networks.

    5. Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.

    6. Functions as a niche technical SME.

    7. Lead experience with technical expertise across large, complex implementations for systems.

    Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience