Azure Cloud Administrator

Alpheratz LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpheratz LLC is seeking an Azure Cloud Administrator to manage and optimize cloud resources across Azure and hybrid environments. You will configure VMs, networks, storage, and OS components, implement security controls, and support migration and ongoing operations.

The role requires 3+ years in Azure administration, a Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator credential, and strong PowerShell scripting skills. You will work with the Cloud Services Team to deliver reliable cloud services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related engineering discipline.
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience with Azure public and hybrid platform configurations and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and retire Azure resources.
• Configure VMs, NICs, storage, OS and network components on Azure.
• Administer and manage growing hybrid and cloud solutions.
• Plan and support Azure Windows Desktop Services deployments.
• Migrate workloads to Azure and support onprem during the transition.
• Provide out of hours support on a rotation basis.

Skills

Azure Administration

Hybrid Cloud

Active Directory

PowerShell

Azure IaaS

Security & MFA

DNS/DHCP

Documentation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Azure Administrator Certification

Job description

As an Azure Cloud Administrator, you will

• Be responsible for creation, maintaining and retiring of various Azure Cloud resources.
• Configure VMs, NICs, Storage, OS, Network resources on Azure platform.
• Provide administration and management of growing hybrid and cloud solutions.
• Plan and support Azure Windows Desktop Services implementations.
• Build and support technologies for Azure platform.
• Maintain and manage the growing Azure estate.
• Own the configuration and administer a set of services in line with the roadmap.
• Azure migration from on-prem/cloud to Azure platform.
• Continue to support on-prem infrastructure during the transformation.
• Support the delivery of Cloud Services to increase user adoption and awareness.
• Be involved in User Configuration, Application Security management on Azure Public & Hybrid platforms.
• Implement Two Factor Authentication mechanism on Azure Cloud Windows & Storage services.
• Provide out of hours support (1 in 4-week rotation).
• Work alongside all members of the Cloud Services Team with cross over skills on all aspects of team activities.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Management/Administration of Azure and Hybrid platforms sharing Azure with others like AWS, Oracle, GCP etc.
• Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Server Operating Systems.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Hybrid Administration.
• Extensive Active Directory understanding both on-prem and Azure AD.
• Proficiency in backups and data storage.
• PowerShell scripting skills.
• Automate support processes & Process scripting.
• Core Microsoft services such as IIS, DHCP, Group Policy and DNS.
• End user Authentication -SSO, MFA, OAUTH, LDAP.
• Deploy and maintain Azure/AWS IaaS to support growth into the cloud.
• Familiarity with Security, Compliance and Sox/Auditing requirements.
• Knowledge on LAN, WAN & SAN.
• Flexible, willing & able to cope with change in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work across a range of projects and issues with various timelines and priorities.
• Excellent Communication and Strong documentation skills.

Experiences & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in administration of Azure Cloud resources.
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator.
• Familiar with various network & configuration implementations on Azure Public & Hybrid platforms.
• SAN, VMs & Storage Backup and replication experience.
• Cost Management, estimations to launch & enhance applications on Cloud Platforms.
• Virtualisation Technologies experience.
• Good problem solving and analytical capabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.