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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
• 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
• Automate 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
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
• 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform
• Current Azure certifications (AZ-303/304, AZ-500, or equivalent)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of:
o DevOps methodologies
o Agile project management
o ITIL frameworks
Leadership & Professional Skills
• Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives
• Strong vendor management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects
Education
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Microsoft Azure certifications required:
o Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent
o Additional Azure certifications preferred
Essential Functions
• Cloud architecture and implementation
• Security and compliance management
• Cost optimization and resource management
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Documentation and knowledge base maintenance
• 24/7 escalation support as needed
Required Experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services
• 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design
• 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:
• Cloud architecture and implementation. Required 7 Years
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services. Required 7 Years
• DevOps methodologies. Required 11 Years
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Required 5 Years
• Azure Functions and App Services. Required 5 Years
• Azure Front Door and CDN. Required 5 Years
• Azure Policy and Blueprints. Required 5 Years
• Multi-cloud environments. Required 6 Years
• Security and compliance management. Required 10 Years
• 16+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty. Required 16 Years
• 16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation. Required 16 Years
• 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.