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.