Azure Cloud Administrator
Address : Washington, DC 20001 (Onsite)
12 Months Contract Position
Job Description :
An experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage our organization's Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure services, cloud architecture principles, and enterprise-scale cloud operations.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices
- Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and PaaS services
- Lead cloud security implementation and compliance initiatives
- Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
- Monitor and optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
- utomate cloud operations using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates
- Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (Azure AD)
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers
- Drive cloud adoption and migration initiatives
- Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks
Required Skills
10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platformCurrent Azure certifications (AZ-303 / 304, AZ-500, or equivalent)Expert knowledge of Azure core services :zure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks
zure Storage solutionszure Active Directory and Identity Managementzure Security and Compliance toolszure Monitor and Log Analyticszure Backup and Site RecoveryStrong experience with :Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform)
PowerShell and Azure CLI scriptingzure DevOps and CI / CD pipelinesCloud networking and security conceptsLoad balancing and high availability solutionsPreferred Skills
Experience with :zure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
zure Functions and App Serviceszure Front Door and CDNzure Policy and BlueprintsCost optimization and cloud financial managementMulti-cloud environmentsKnowledge of :DevOps methodologies
gile project managementITIL frameworksLeadership & Professional Skills
Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent project management and organizational skillsOutstanding written and verbal communicationbility to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersExperience leading cloud transformation initiativesStrong vendor management skillsProven ability to manage multiple high-priority projectsEducation
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related fieldMicrosoft Azure certifications required :zure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent
dditional Azure certifications preferredEssential Functions
Cloud architecture and implementationSecurity and compliance managementCost optimization and resource managementTechnical leadership and mentoringDocumentation and knowledge base maintenance24 / 7 escalation support as neededRequired Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projectsSkill Required No. of Years Actual Years of Experience Cloud architecture and implementation 7 Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services 7 DevOps methodologies 11 zure Kubernetes Service (AKS) 5 zure Functions and App Services 5 zure Front Door and CDN 5 zure Policy and Blueprints 5 Multi-cloud environments 6 Security and compliance management 10 15+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty 15 15+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation 15 Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience 4
About Us :
InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO / IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI / UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.