Azure Infrastructure Administrator / DevOps Engineer

TALENT Software Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Louisville, KY, seeks an experienced Azure Infrastructure Admin for a 6-month engagement. You will deploy, configure, and maintain Azure resources, align them with enterprise standards, and drive automation using Terraform and Azure CLI.

Key duties include monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, managing networking (VNets, NSGs), ensuring security controls, and collaborating across Agile teams to deliver robust cloud solutions using Python, Databricks, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure provisioning using Terraform.
• Strong Python skills and PowerShell proficiency.
• Databricks administration experience is an added advantage.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of security and regulatory requirements in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure infrastructure resources.
• Monitor performance with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Respond to incidents and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Automate deployments using Terraform and Azure CLI.
• Maintain documentation of configurations and deployment procedures.
• Ensure security controls and RBAC compliance.
• Generate reports on resource utilization and incidents.

Skills

Azure Infrastructure

DevOps

Terraform

Python

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure CLI

Azure Monitor

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Shell Scripting

RBAC

Kafka

REST APIs

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Terraform

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Data Factory

Prefect

Kafka

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

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• Location: Louisville, KY
• Duration: 6 months
• Role: Azure Infrastructure Admin / DevOps / Terraform / Python
• Experience Required: 8-10 years
• Key Skills: Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Terraform, Python, DevOps

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake, including:
• Provisioning
• Managing
• Monitoring
• Optimizing cloud infrastructure resources
• Azure networking experience with:
• Virtual Networks (VNets)
• Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Private Endpoints
• Infrastructure automation using:
• Terraform
• Azure CLI
• Experience with Azure monitoring and security tools:
• Azure Monitor
• Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID
• Azure Security Center / Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Log Analytics
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with:
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• Experience building and debugging complex data pipelines using:
• Databricks
• Kafka
• Software development experience with:
• Python
• Scala
• Java
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Strong Shell scripting skills.
• Experience with orchestration tools such as:
• Azure Data Factory
• Prefect
• Experience establishing and promoting standards for:
• DevOps
• Security
• CI/CD
• Monitoring
• Knowledge of:
• Cloud cost management
• Resource tagging
• Access control
• RBAC
• Experience with:
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Microservices
• RESTful APIs

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure infrastructure resources, including:
• Virtual Networks
• Storage Accounts
• Virtual Machines
• Security Groups
• Ensure Azure infrastructure aligns with enterprise cloud architecture standards.
• Monitor system performance and availability using:
• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Respond to incidents and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Maintain operational continuity and system reliability.
• Implement and review cloud security controls.
• Manage Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with security and compliance audits.
• Automate infrastructure deployments and updates using:
• Terraform
• Azure CLI
• Maintain accurate documentation of:
• Infrastructure configurations
• Changes
• Deployment procedures
• Operational processes
• Generate reports covering:
• Resource utilization
• Incidents
• Compliance status
• Troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize cloud environments and resources.

Databricks & Data Platform

• Administer and support Databricks environments.
• Build and troubleshoot complex Databricks pipelines.
• Work with Snowflake cloud data environments.
• Support data pipelines using Kafka.
• Experience with Databricks administration is an added advantage.
• Manage data orchestration using Azure Data Factory and/or Prefect.

DevOps & Automation

• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Automate Azure infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Support CI/CD implementations using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Establish DevOps and deployment best practices.
• Automate operational processes using Python, PowerShell, Shell scripting, and Azure CLI.
• Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.

Security & Governance

• Implement Azure security best practices.
• Manage RBAC and access controls.
• Configure and maintain NSGs and Private Endpoints.
• Monitor security and infrastructure health.
• Support compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Implement resource tagging and cloud cost-management practices.

Generic Managerial Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience monitoring and optimizing cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Ability to establish and promote technical standards and best practices.

Key Search Keywords

• Azure Infrastructure Administrator
• Azure Infra Admin
• Azure DevOps
• Terraform
• Python
• Databricks Administrator
• Snowflake
• Azure CLI
• Azure Monitor
• Azure Networking
• VNet
• NSG
• Private Endpoint
• Azure Data Factory
• Prefect
• Kafka
• CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• PowerShell
• Shell Scripting
• Microservices
• REST APIs

Pre-Screening Requirements

• Candidate must have hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure creation using Terraform.
• Proficiency in PowerShell.
• Strong Python skills.
• Databricks administration experience is an added advantage.

Regulated Position

• This position may require specific work authorization depending on project requirements.
• Regulated positions may require US Citizens or US Persons.
• Potential regulatory requirements include:
• ITAR — International Traffic in Arms Regulations
• NERC CIP — North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection
• NRC — Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Other applicable regulations

Role Details

• Role Description: Azure Infra Admin | DevOps | Terraform | Python
• Essential Skills: Azure Infra Admin | DevOps | Terraform | Python
• Desirable Skills: Databricks Administration, Snowflake, Kubernetes, Docker, Azure Data Factory
• Keyword: Azure Infra Admin, DevOps, Python, Terraform
• Skills: Digital — Microsoft Azure
• Experience Required: 8-10 years