Azure Administrator

WORK SCHEDULE/SETUP: Hybrid – remote with occasional in office time, Night shift, 11pm – 8am

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduate of any Bachelors Degree course
* Proven experience as a Systems Administrator managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server xxxxxxx, (8 years working experience with at least 3 years as azure admin minimum).
* Strong knowledge of networking principles, including basic firewall configurations and network troubleshooting.
* Proficiency in managing and configuring cloud-based environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
* Must hold a current Azure Administrator Associate certification (AZ-104).
* Demonstrable experience with Azure Backup solutions and familiarity with other enterprise infrastructure backup technologies.
* Requires fluency in English with good verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent sales and customer service (internal and external) skills with proven negotiation skills.
* Must be proficient in the MS Office Suite of software.
* Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell and Azure CLI.
* Able to physically travel via airplane to domestic and international locations as needed to support the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Azure Environment Management: Manage and maintain Microsoft Azure environments, including security, account management, automation, and monitoring. Implement, manage, and troubleshoot virtual networks in Azure, configure connectivity, and manage security groups. Utilize.
* Azure Monitor and Azure Security Center to track performance, monitor resources, and enforce security policies. Keep abreast of new Azure features and capabilities to drive continuous improvement within the organization.
* Infrastructure Administration: Oversee the administration of Azure Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server xxxxxxx environments.
* Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and data replication to ensure business continuity.
* Integration & Automation: Collaborate with the IT team to integrate on-premises infrastructure with Azure services. Automate tasks and processes as much as possible through PowerShell scripting and Azure CLI.
* Support & Other: Provide support and guidance on cloud management and best practices to other teams. Other duties as assigned.