Azure Administrator, IT Shared Services

Job Summary:

The Azure Administrator plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining our organization's Microsoft Azure Cloud environment. This position is responsible for the secure and efficient deployment, administration, and optimization of Azure resources, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability for our mission-critical applications and services. This position reports to the ITSS Operations Manager and collaborates with application stakeholders, project managers, and additional IT teams. The position is supported by fellow ITSS team members providing network services, data services, and basic user support. The position will be located at our Indianapolis Corporate campus and work closely with regional offices and field locations.

*This is a hybrid role, based out of our Indianapolis, IN offices. Qualified candidates must reside in the Indianapolis area. Occasional local-Indy travel and on-call rotation is an expected requirement of this role.*

Essential Job Functions:

• Azure Infrastructure Management:
  • Provision, configure, and maintain Azure infrastructure components, including virtual machines, storage accounts, networks, and application services.
  • Implement resource management best practices using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure Policy.
  • Manage resource allocation and optimize costs through Azure Reservations and pricing optimization strategies.
  • Automate infrastructure deployment and management with Azure automation tools like PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain security best practices within the Azure environment, including role-based access control (RBAC), identity management, zero trust architecture.
  • Configure and manage Azure Security Center alerts and recommendations to address security vulnerabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations relevant to company's data.
• Application and Service Management:
  • Deploy and manage cloud-based applications and services on Azure, including virtualized workloads, web applications, and databases.
  • Perform ongoing monitoring and performance optimization of Azure resources to ensure efficient resource utilization and application performance.
  • Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions for Azure resources to ensure business continuity.

• User Support:
  • Provide technical support to internal users regarding Azure services and related technologies.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for Azure resources and processes.
• Project Management:
  • Participate in Azure cloud migration and modernization projects.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Azure-based solutions.
  • Collaborate with other IT staff and departments to ensure successful integration of Azure services.
• Continuous Learning and Development:
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest Azure features, services, and best practices.
  • Pursue relevant Azure certifications to enhance your expertise.
  • Share knowledge and expertise with other team members.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred or equivalent Azure certification and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Azure Administration.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services and technologies, including VMs, storage, networking, security, and application services.
• Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong security awareness and understanding of compliance best practices.

About Our Company:

Website: https://www.thgrp.com/

The Heritage Group (THG) is a privately held portfolio of companies focused on creating long-term value by building world-class businesses. Under four generations of family ownership, we employ thousands of people around the world, with operations across North America, Europe, and China, in the core industries of Environmental and Remediation, Specialty Chemicals and Fuel Products, and Construction and Materials. Driven by innovation and research, our in-house R&D team, Heritage Research Group, specializes in helping our diverse set of companies evolve and adapt to a changing marketplace by providing cutting-edge solutions and exploring new opportunities in its state-of-the-art facility. And while acquisitions, partnerships, internal expansion, and startups may be our cornerstone, we're a family company at heart-aiming to build long-term relationships with our customers, vendors, and partners so that we can turn big challenges into even bigger opportunities to make a difference in the world.

The Heritage Group welcomes the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all to work together to accomplish our goals.

EOE/Veteran/Disability