Azure Administrator

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced  Azure Administrator  to manage, monitor, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of enterprise workloads.

Key Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, and manage  Azure Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux) , VM backups, snapshots, and Shared Image Gallery.
Implement  highly available and fault-tolerant Azure IaaS solutions , including availability sets, zones, and scaling configurations.
Automate deployments using  Power Shell, CLI, ARM templates , and automation accounts.
Monitor and manage environments using  Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Policy , and auditing tools.
Design and manage  Azure Networking  components such as VNETs, subnets, DNS, peering, gateways, and load balancers, including hybrid connectivity setups.
Administer  Azure AD identities, RBAC roles, subscriptions, governance policies, tagging, and cost optimization .
Manage  Azure Storage services  (Blob, Files, Queues, Tables), replication strategies, and storage security.
Support  containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)  and assist with CI/CD pipeline integrations.
Troubleshoot cloud, OS (Windows/Linux), and infrastructure-related issues; coordinate with vendors when required.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience in  Azure IaaS administration, networking, and identity governance .
Proficiency in  Power Shell / CLI / Bash scripting  and automation practices.
Understanding of  software-defined networking, storage, and monitoring tools  (ELK, Grafana, Prometheus – preferred).
Basic knowledge of  CI/CD pipelines  and  Azure Stack  (preferred).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills with a strong team-oriented mindset.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Good communication and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors