Cloud & Local Data Administrator

AQARY GROUP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE seeks a Cloud and Local Data Administrator to manage their data infrastructure in cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive skills in cloud computing and network administration, ensuring data optimization and security. Responsibilities include managing Azure services and overseeing data storage and retrieval systems, making this an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled professional.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Azure, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, Fortinet, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in cloud computing including IaaS, PaaS, virtualization.
• Proficiency in network administration including routers, switches, firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer cloud-based data storage solutions with Azure.
• Ensure network security with Fortigate firewalls and secure configurations.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure insights.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Data Management

Network Administration

Security Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Azure

Fortigate

Symantec Backup EXEC

Veritas EXEC

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Cloud and Local Data Administrator to manage and maintain our organization's data infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and certifications in cloud computing, network administration, and data management technologies. This role involves overseeing data storage, security, backup, and accessibility to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security of our data systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and administer cloud-based data storage solutions, with expertise in Azure Blob Storage & Containers.
• Configure and manage Azure L3-L7 Firewall, NSG, SSL, and Key Vault for secure data transmission and storage.
• Utilize Azure services such as IoT Hub, Cognitive Services, Private Endpoints, and Bastion for enhanced functionality and security.
• Implement Azure Traffic Manager, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway for efficient data routing and load distribution.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure Application Insights, Container Insights, VM Insights, and Network Insights.
• Manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration and deployment of micro services-based applications.
• Maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, and backup solutions such as Symantec Backup EXEC and Veritas EXEC.
• Configure and manage storage servers, including SAN and NAS storage solutions, for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Ensure network security with Fortigate 60D & Fortigate 200F firewalls, site-to-site VPN configurations, and security policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Certifications : Azure, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, Fortinet, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in cloud computing, including IaaS, PaaS, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure redundancy.
• Proficiency in network administration, including configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions, such as Symantec Backup EXEC, Veritas EXEC, and Azure Site Recovery.