Azure Admin

Azure Administrator L2 – Job Description

Role Overview

The Azure Administrator L2 is responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimizing Microsoft Azure cloud environments. This role requires hands-on experience with Azure services, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support escalations from L1 teams while ensuring high availability, security, and performance of cloud resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Azure resources (VMs, storage accounts, networking, databases, etc.)
• Implement and maintain Azure Active Directory, RBAC, and identity management
• Configure and manage Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers)
• Perform patching, updates, and routine maintenance of Azure workloads
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues escalated from L1 support
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, CLI, or ARM templates
• Ensure compliance with security policies and governance standards
• Collaborate with developers, security teams, and other IT staff to support cloud solutions
• Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in Azure administration or cloud infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, Monitoring)
• Hands-on experience with Azure AD, RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Azure CLI
• Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions (Azure Backup, Site Recovery)
• Familiarity with governance tools (Azure Policy, Blueprints, Cost Management)
• Understanding of hybrid cloud setups (on-prem + Azure)
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent certification

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Customer-focused mindset with proactive problem-solving
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies