Azure Administration (Federal Experience Required) In-Office

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Azure Administrator (Mid-Level) to support the administration, configuration, monitoring, and performance tuning of Microsoft Azure environments. This role requires hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services, solid knowledge of cloud governance and security, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize cloud resources.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage day-to-day operations of Azure cloud infrastructure, including resource provisioning, virtual networks, virtual machines, storage accounts, and Azure Active Directory.

Configure and monitor Azure services such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Implement and maintain Azure governance policies, cost management controls, and resource tagging.

Support the deployment and automation of infrastructure using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.

Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of Azure-hosted applications and services.

Perform patch management, backups, and disaster recovery planning for Azure resources.

Monitor service usage, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues within the Azure environment.

Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to enforce best practices in cloud security, networking, and access controls.

Maintain documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.

Stay current with Azure updates, new services, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications :

2-4 years of experience as an Azure Administrator or in a similar cloud infrastructure role.

Strong hands-on experience with core Azure services (VMs, VNets, Azure AD, Storage, Load Balancers, etc.).

Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Azure CLI) and Infrastructure as Code tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).

Understanding of cloud networking, VPNs, firewalls, and DNS within Azure.

Knowledge of identity and access management in Azure (RBAC, Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access).

Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

Basic knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions in the cloud.

Preferred Qualifications :

Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent certification.

Familiarity with hybrid cloud setups and on-premises integrations (e.g., Azure Arc, Azure AD Connect).

Exposure to DevOps tools and CI / CD pipelines.

Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams.

Soft Skills :

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple priorities.