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Junior Azure Admin
Location: King of Prussia, PA (Remote)
Duration: 12+ months
Position Overview:
The Azure Administrator will be responsible for managing and fine-tuning the Azure cloud environment of our organization. This role demands a detail-oriented individual who is experienced in Azure services and cloud architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration, cloud-based technologies, and a solid understanding of network and security protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, manage, and support scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on Azure.
- Monitor system performance, configure alerts, and take preventive or corrective action as needed.
- Implement and maintain cloud security measures to protect data and manage access controls.
- Automate repetitive tasks for system provisioning, configuration, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with development teams to deploy and manage CI/CD pipelines.
- Administer Azure subscriptions, configure Azure Active Directory, and manage resource groups.
- Optimize resource utilization and cost management through effective scaling and purchasing strategies.
- Assist with data migration to Azure cloud services and ensure data integrity during the process.
- Provide technical support and training to team members and stakeholders on Azure-related initiatives.
- Stay current with industry trends and new Azure features to provide recommendations for enhancements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Azure Administrator, Cloud Systems Administrator, or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of Azure services including VMs, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Networking.
- Familiarity with operating systems, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, network management, and software development practices.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation tools.
- Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirable.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Skills:
- Solid understanding of networking and core Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, and distributed networks).
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and strong customer service orientation.