Azure Cloud Administrator

Azure Cloud Administrator Address: Washington, DC 20001 (Onsite) 12 Months Contract Position Job Description: An experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage our organization's Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure services, cloud architecture principles, and enterprise-scale cloud operations. Core Responsibilities Design and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and PaaS services Lead cloud security implementation and compliance initiatives Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions Monitor and optimize cloud costs and resource utilization utomate cloud operations using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (Azure AD) Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers Drive cloud adoption and migration initiatives Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks Required Skills 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform Current Azure certifications (AZ-303/304, AZ-500, or equivalent) Expert knowledge of Azure core services: zure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks zure Storage solutions zure Active Directory and Identity Management zure Security and Compliance tools zure Monitor and Log Analytics zure Backup and Site Recovery Strong experience with: Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform) PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting zure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Cloud networking and security concepts Load balancing and high availability solutions Preferred Skills Experience with: zure Kubernetes Service (AKS) zure Functions and App Services zure Front Door and CDN zure Policy and Blueprints Cost optimization and cloud financial management Multi-cloud environments Knowledge of: DevOps methodologies gile project management ITIL frameworks Leadership & Professional Skills Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities Excellent project management and organizational skills Outstanding written and verbal communication bility to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives Strong vendor management skills Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Microsoft Azure certifications required: zure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent dditional Azure certifications preferred Essential Functions Cloud architecture and implementation Security and compliance management Cost optimization and resource management Technical leadership and mentoring Documentation and knowledge base maintenance 24/7 escalation support as needed Required Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projects Skill Required No. of Years Actual Years of Experience Cloud architecture and implementation 7 Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services 7 DevOps methodologies 11 zure Kubernetes Service (AKS) 5 zure Functions and App Services 5 zure Front Door and CDN 5 zure Policy and Blueprints 5 Multi-cloud environments 6 Security and compliance management 10 15+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty 15 15+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation 15 Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience 4 About Us: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company. InterSources