Name: Sys Admin - Azure Administrator
Urgency: High

START: ASAP
DURATION: LONG TERM, FULL-TIME
Rate: 4600 USD/month

**Job Description:**

We are looking for a **System Administrator with experience in Azure** to upgrade and manage our software, hardware, and networks. The System Administrator will provide end-user support such as troubleshooting, administrator user accounts, perform backups, server maintenance and computer/IT support.

Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. He should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. He should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users.

The goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Analyze and resolve complex problems related to cloud infrastructure, including Azure AD, resource management, and application integration.
• Implement and maintain Azure-based services, including virtual machines, storage solutions, networking components, and database services.
• Monitor Azure resources for capacity, performance, and security, responding to incidents and alerts in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with engineering, development, and operations teams to support and optimize cloud-based applications and services.
• Manage Azure networking, including virtual networks, VPNs, load balancers, firewalls, and DNS management.
• Perform cloud migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions.
• Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for Azure environments.
• Handle customer issues, provide appropriate solutions within defined SLA, follow-up to ensure resolution; Level 2 and Level 3 support inclusive.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Azure infrastructure, including network diagrams, configuration settings, and security policies.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, scalability, and reliability in a cloud environment.
• Ability to provide off-hours support as needed and perform other system duties as assigned.

**Qualifications & Experience:**

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system administration, with at least 3 years in managing Azure cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory.
• Experience in cloud migration, automation, and optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Solid experience in network protocols (LAN, VLAN, WAN) and cloud-based networking (Azure Virtual Network, Azure VPN Gateway, Load Balancer, etc.).
• Experience with cloud security practices, including Azure Security Center, identity and access management (IAM), and RBAC.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions in Azure.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools for performance and compliance, such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in cloud infrastructure and services.
• Experience working with IT service management tools, such as Freshdesk or other ticketing systems.
• Ability to apply and enforce the seven principles of system architecture: Availability, Maintainability, Usability, Scalability, Extensibility, Security, and Portability.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

**Certifications (Preferred but not required):**

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• Other relevant cloud or Microsoft certifications

Minimum English Level: C1 Advanced
Created Date: 10/11/2024
Modified Date: 10/14/2024

Target Start Date: 11/5/2024
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