Azure Cloud / Network Administrator

NorthBay Solutions; Islamabad Capital Territory; On-site; PKR 1,674,000 - 2,232,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider in Islamabad is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud / Network Administrator with over 5 years of hands-on experience in managing and administering Microsoft Azure environments. The role requires strong expertise in Azure services, user account management, networking components, and security configurations. Candidates should ideally hold Azure certifications and possess a good understanding of compliance practices and automation tools. This position offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Administration / Network Administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Good understanding of Azure Active Directory, IAM, and RBAC.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and manage Azure resources including Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks.
• Create and manage user accounts and permissions using Azure Active Directory.
• Design and maintain Azure networking components such as VNets and Subnets.
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure performance and security.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Cloud Administration

Network Administration

Azure Active Directory

RBAC

Azure Networking

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Monitoring Tools

Problem-solving

Education

Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-900, or equivalent)

Tools

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Job description

Job Title: Azure Cloud / Network Administrator

Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Lahore/Karachi/Islamabad (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud / Network Administrator with over 5 years of hands‑on experience in managing and administering Microsoft Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Azure services, identity and access management, and the ability to create and manage cloud resources, including user accounts, networking components, and security configurations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and manage Azure resources including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and Resource Groups
• Create and manage user accounts, roles, and permissions using Azure Active Directory (AAD) and RBAC
• Design, implement, and maintain Azure networking components such as VNets, Subnets, NSGs, VPN Gateways, and Load Balancers
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security
• Implement and manage security policies, compliance controls, and identity governance in Azure
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and networking
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams for deployments and cloud optimization
• Ensure proper documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Administration / Network Administration
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Good understanding of Azure Active Directory, IAM, and RBAC
• Experience in creating and managing Azure accounts, subscriptions, and resource access
• Solid knowledge of Azure Networking (VNets, Subnets, NSG, VPN, ExpressRoute)
• Familiarity with Azure Security & Compliance best practices
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics
• Working knowledge of PowerShell, Azure CLI, or scripting for automation
• Understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-900, or equivalent)
• Experience with hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment