Job Description:
Short Description: Client is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage their organization's Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
Complete Description:
Position Overview
We are seeking 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
โข Design and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices
โข Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and PaaS services
โข Lead cloud security implementation and compliance initiatives
โข Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
โข Monitor and optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
โข Automate cloud operations using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates
โข Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (Azure AD)
โข Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers
โข Drive cloud adoption and migration initiatives
โข Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
โข 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform
โข Current Azure certifications (AZ-303/304, AZ-500, or equivalent)
โข Expert knowledge of Azure core services:
o Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks
o Azure Storage solutions
o Azure Active Directory and Identity Management
o Azure Security and Compliance tools
o Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
o Azure Backup and Site Recovery
โข Strong experience with:
o Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform)
o PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting
o Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
o Cloud networking and security concepts
o Load balancing and high availability solutions
Preferred Skills
โข Experience with:
o Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
o Azure Functions and App Services
o Azure Front Door and CDN
o Azure Policy and Blueprints
o Cost optimization and cloud financial management
o Multi-cloud environments
โข Knowledge of:
o DevOps methodologies
o Agile project management
o ITIL frameworks
Leadership & Professional Skills
โข Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities
โข Excellent project management and organizational skills
โข Outstanding written and verbal communication
โข Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
โข Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives
โข Strong vendor management skills
โข Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects
Education
โข Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
โข Microsoft Azure certifications required:
o Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent
o Additional Azure certifications preferred
Essential Functions
โข Cloud architecture and implementation
โข Security and compliance management
โข Cost optimization and resource management
โข Technical leadership and mentoring
โข Documentation and knowledge base maintenance
โข 24/7 escalation support as needed
Required Experience
โข 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services
โข 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design
โข 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projects
CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
2. Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products.
3. Identifies best practices and standards for the use of the product.
4. Delivers support and design for industry specific technologies that require integration with systems or networks.
5. Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.
6. Functions as a niche technical SME.
7. Lead experience with technical expertise across large, complex implementations for systems.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Skills Matrix:
โข Cloud architecture and implementation. Required 7 Years
โข Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services. Required 7 Years
โข DevOps methodologies. Required 11 Years
โข Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Required 5 Years
โข Azure Functions and App Services. Required 5 Years
โข Azure Front Door and CDN. Required 5 Years
โข Azure Policy and Blueprints. Required 5 Years
โข Multi-cloud environments. Required 6 Years
โข Security and compliance management. Required 10 Years
โข 16+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty. Required 16 Years
โข 16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation. Required 16 Years
โข Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required
Compensation: $86.00 - $95.00 per hour
About Us
AHU Technologies INCis an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.