Azure Admin - DevOps

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Admin / DevOps Engineer to manage and optimizeour Azure cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on security, compliance (HIPAA, GDPR,SOC2), scalability, and cost-efficiency. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azureservices, automation, RBAC, monitoring, and enterprise-grade security configurations.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Infrastructure Management:

o Deploy, configure, and maintain core Azure services (VMs, VNets, AzureFunctions, Blob Storage, etc.).o Automate infrastructure provisioning using ARM/Bicep templates orTerraform.

Security & Compliance:

o Implement and enforce security policies adhering to HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2standards.o Configure and audit Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, and relatedtools.o Harden resources using best practices (NSGs, private endpoints, diskencryption, key vaults).

Access & Identity Management:

o Configure Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for identity and accessmanagement.o Design and manage RBAC with custom roles and permissions.o Enable secure identity lifecycle management and conditional access policies.

Storage & Serverless Management:

o Configure and manage Azure Blob Storage, including lifecycle management,encryption, firewalls, and SAS tokens.o Deploy and monitor Azure Functions with proper networking and scaling.

Monitoring & Optimization:

o Implement end-to-end monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics,Application Insights.o Set up proactive alerting, dashboards, and cost optimization mechanisms.o Analyze and improve performance, availability, and usage patterns.

DevOps & Automation:

o Support CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for infrastructureand app deployment.o Automate patching, scaling, and failover processes.o Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.

Required Skills:

3 - 4 years of hands-on experience as Azure Administrator or DevOps Engineer. Strong experience with Azure Functions, Blob Storage, ARM templates, Terraform,or Bicep. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and custom role definitions. Familiarity with compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2) and how they apply tocloud infrastructure. Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools. Solid understanding of Azure networking, firewall, private links, and serviceendpoints. Experience in cost management and resource tagging strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent certification. Experience working in a regulated environment (healthcare, finance, etc.). Familiarity with DevSecOps and policy-as-code using Azure Policy or Open PolicyAgent.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.