Azure Cloud Admin

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Create, configure, and manage Azure resources including:
  

  • Virtual Machines (Windows/Linux)
    

  • Storage Accounts
    

  • Virtual Networks, Subnets, and NSGs
    

  • Load Balancers and related services
    

• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of cloud infrastructure.
  

• Manage resource utilization and support cost optimization initiatives.
  

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Monitor Azure environments using native monitoring tools and alerts.
  

• Respond to incidents, troubleshoot production issues, and restore services within SLA timelines.
  

• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive solutions.
  

• Work closely with application, DevOps, and security teams during incident resolution.
  

Automation & Scripting

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash.
  

• Automate provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance activities.
  

• Reduce manual operational effort through scheduled and event-driven automation.
  

Security & Compliance

• Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  

• Support patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation.
  

• Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and compliance requirements.
  

Documentation & Operations

• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.
  

• Participate in change management and deployment processes.
  

• Continuously improve system reliability and operational efficiency.
  

Requirements

Required Skills

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure administration.
  

• Strong experience managing VMs, storage, networking, and access controls.
  

• Experience in infrastructure monitoring and handling production incidents.
  

• Proficiency in scripting using PowerShell and/or Bash.
  

• Good understanding of cloud security best practices.
  

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  

• Familiarity with ITIL-based support processes.
  

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform).
  

• Exposure to backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations.
  

• Experience supporting DevOps-driven environments.
  

• Knowledge of cost management and performance optimization in Azure.