Azure Cloud / Network Administrator

NorthBay Solutions; Karachi Division; Hybrid; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions seeks an experienced Azure Cloud / Network Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on expertise to manage and optimize Microsoft Azure environments. The role focuses on IAM/RBAC, VNets, and security configurations, with hybrid work across Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.

Collaboration with DevOps teams will be essential for deployments and automation. The ideal candidate will design networking, monitor performance, and implement backup and high-availability strategies while

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 with 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 scripting for automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM).
• Understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and manage Azure resources including VMs, VNets, 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.

Skills

Azure

RBAC

IAM

PowerShell

Azure CLI

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Networking

Security & compliance

Documentation

Tools

PowerShell

Azure CLI

ARM templates

Job description

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

1. What is the primary purpose of Azure Resource Groups?*

2. Which Azure service is primarily used for identity and access management?

3. What does an NSG (Network Security Group) do in Azure?*

4. Which tool is commonly used to monitor logs and metrics in Azure?

5. What is the key difference between VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute?