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Vizlesan Inc

Azure Cloud Administrator

Vizlesan Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage the organizations Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage an agencys 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:

Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks Azure Storage solutions Azure Active Directory and Identity Management Azure Security and Compliance tools Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Backup and Site Recovery

Strong experience with:

Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform) PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Cloud networking and security concepts Load balancing and high availability solutions

Preferred Skills Experience with:

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Functions and App Services Azure Front Door and CDN Azure Policy and Blueprints Cost optimization and cloud financial management Multi-cloud environments

Knowledge of:

DevOps methodologies Agile project management ITIL frameworks

Leadership & Professional Skills

Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities Excellent project management and organizational skills Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects Education

Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Microsoft Azure certifications required: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent 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

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