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JOB PURPOSE:

The Azure Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's cloud infrastructure within the Microsoft Azure environment. This role ensures the stability, security, and scalability of Azure services supporting enterprise applications, EMR systems, and data platforms.

The Azure Administrator will collaborate with network, application, and data teams to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure resources. The role requires hands-on technical expertise in automation, compute, storage, networking, and identity management, ensuring the organization's cloud operations run efficiently and securely

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Configure and manage Azure virtual networks (VNets), subnets, and security groups, working closely with network administrators to maintain connectivity and performance.

• Administer Azure compute resources, including virtual machines, scale sets, and availability zones, ensuring reliability, performance, and cost optimization.

• Implement and manage Azure storage solutions, including Blob, File, and Disk storage, ensuring availability, redundancy, and secure access.

• Oversee Azure SQL and on-premises SQL integrations, supporting database provisioning, performance tuning, and backup/recovery processes.

Security, Identity, & Compliance

• Manage Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), user identities, roles, and access permissions to support organizational security policies.

• Implement Azure Security Center and Defender for Cloud to monitor compliance, vulnerabilities, and threat protection.

• Configure and maintain role-based access control (RBAC), conditional access, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for secure operations.

Automation & Optimization

• Automate provisioning and management tasks using PowerShell and Azure CLI, reducing manual efforts and increasing consistency.

• Support infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using ARM templates and Terraform for efficient deployment and version-controlled infrastructure management.

• Monitor system health and performance through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alert configurations, ensuring proactive issue detection and resolution.

• Continuously assess and optimize cloud costs, implementing right-sizing and automation strategies for efficiency.

Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate closely with the System Architect to ensure that Azure infrastructure design, deployments, and configurations align with overall architectural standards and system design principles.

• Partner with application, data, and security teams to ensure stable and secure deployment environments across development, testing, and production.

• Coordinate with vendors and external partners responsible for data exchange, SFTP connections, and API-based integrations to ensure secure and reliable interoperability.

• Provide Tier-2/3 support for Azure-related incidents and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and root cause documentation.

• Participate in the planning and implementation of new Azure services and infrastructure enhancements, ensuring alignment with architectural roadmaps and organizational goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Weekly Hours: 40

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5+) years of experience in cloud administration, including at least three (3+) years managing Azure infrastructure in enterprise environments.

• Proven experience configuring, maintaining, and securing Azure resources including VMs, VNets, and storage.

• Strong working knowledge of PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, and ARM templates.

• Experience managing Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), conditional access, and role-based identity policies.

• Familiarity with SQL Server and Azure SQL administration.

• Experience managing SFTP, data exchange processes, and system integrations between cloud and on-prem environments.

Core Technical Proficiencies:

• Azure Services: Compute, Network, Storage, Security, Monitor, and Defender.

• Automation Tools: PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, ARM Templates.

• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights.

• Identity & Access: Azure AD (Entra ID), RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA.

• Databases: Azure SQL, SQL Server, Backup and Recovery Management.

• Proactive in identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and performance improvement.

• Demonstrated accountability, reliability, and ownership in daily operations.

Physical Requirements

Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Standing - Duration of up to 6 hours a day.

• Sitting/Stationary Positions - Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods.

• Lifting/Push/Pull - Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and other items used in the scope of the job using OSHA guidelines, etc.

• Bending/Squatting - Have to be able to safely bend or squat to perform the essential functions under the scope of the job.

• Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing - Must be able to safely maneuver stairs, climb up/down, and walk to access work areas.

• Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools to complete essential job functions (ie. typing, use of supplies, equipment, etc.)

• Sight/Visual Requirements - Must be able to visually read documentation, papers, orders, signs, etc., and type/write documentation, etc. with accuracy.

• Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (Language) Requirements - Must be able to listen attentively and document information from patients, community members, co-workers, clients, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy. In addition, they must be able to speak comfortably and clearly with language motor skills for customers to understand the individual.

• Cognitive Ability - Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer:Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, height, weight, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.