Azure Cloud / Network Administrator

NorthBay Solutions; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,339,200 - 1,785,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm seeks an experienced Azure Cloud / Network Administrator in Lahore, offering a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience managing Microsoft Azure environments, demonstrating expertise in Azure services, identity management, and networking. Responsibilities include provisioning Azure resources, managing security, and collaborating with DevOps teams. Strong problem-solving skills and Azure certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud and Network Administration.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services and management.
• Familiarity with security and compliance best practices in Azure.

Responsibilities

• Provision and manage Azure resources including VMs and networks.
• Create and manage user accounts and permissions in Azure Active Directory.
• Design and maintain Azure networking components.

Skills

Cloud Administration

Microsoft Azure

Active Directory

Networking

PowerShell Automation

Tools

Azure Monitor

Azure CLI

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