Intermediate Azure Administrator

We are searching for an Azure Administrator to manage cloud compute, storage, networking, and identity services. This is a contract opportunity but is expected to be ongoing.

Key responsibilities include Microsoft Entra , virtual machine operations, and resource monitoring.

• Identity & Access:
  Manage user accounts, groups, and multi-factor authentication using Microsoft Entra  (formerly Azure AD) and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Compute & Storage:
  Deploy, size, and patch Windows and Linux virtual machines, alongside configuring Azure Blob storage, disks, and file shares.
• Networking:
  Configure virtual networks (VNets), subnets, network security groups (NSGs), and VPN connections.
• Backup & Recovery:
  Implement and test Azure Backup and Site Recovery policies to ensure business continuity.
• Monitoring & Cost:
  Track system health with Azure Monitor and optimize spending by managing budgets and alerts.
• Automation:
  Write basic scripts using Power Shell or Azure CLI to streamline routine deployment tasks.

• Experience:
  
  2 to 4 years of hands-on IT experience, with at least 2 years focused directly on Microsoft Azure environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of hybrid cloud setups, TCP/IP networking, DNS, and basic infrastructure-as-code templates (Bicep or ARM)