Azure Administrator

ASM Research•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

Azure administrator candidate will have a solid background in cloud computing and hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure environments. In this mid-level role, you will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and security of our Azure infrastructure, ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of our systems. You will play a vital role in supporting our agency's migration to the cloud and modernizing our technology portfolio in a secure and compliant manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience as a Systems or Cloud Administrator in an enterprise environment.
At least 4 years of direct experience managing and supporting Microsoft Azure services
Demonstrated experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Virtual Networking, and App Services.
Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell or Azure CLI.
Strong understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
Experience with Azure Active Directory, including user/group administration and conditional access policies.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher (e.g., Azure Security Engineer, DevOps Engineer).
Experience working in a government environment and familiarity with federal IT security standards.
Hands-on experience with Azure Government or Azure Government Secret clouds.
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Experience using Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and manage Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, and other IaaS/PaaS resources.
Implement and monitor security controls, governance policies, and identity/access management solutions using Azure Active Directory, Azure Security Center, and Azure Policy to ensure compliance with federal mandates (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).
Proactively monitor system performance, availability, and reliability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain PowerShell and/or Azure CLI scripts to automate routine tasks, deployments, and operational procedures to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
Configure and manage Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery to ensure data protection and business continuity.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Azure-related initiatives, providing technical support and guidance to development teams and other stakeholders.
Collaborate on cloud strategy and roadmap development.
Monitor and optimize Azure resource utilization to effectively manage costs and ensure fiscal responsibility.
Applies scripting methodologies to automate related tasks.