Global Cloud Senior Administrator

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Job Title: Global Cloud Senior Administrator The Global Cloud Senior Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Baker & Taylor Microsoft Azure cloud environments. This includes provisioning, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining various Azure services and resources to ensure the smooth operation of cloud-based solutions. The role requires deep expertise in Azure Cloud security, scalability, cost optimization, and managing user access to protect data and comply with regulations. Key responsibilities include managing storage, implementing security controls, monitoring resource usage, maintaining user accounts, and ensuring data backups are properly configured. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Resource Management : Provisioning, managing, and monitoring Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, VNETs, databases. Storage Implementation : Implementing and managing storage solutions, including data redundancy, archiving, and backup strategies. PaaS Experience : Working with Web Apps, Functions, API Management (APIM), and Secure Endpoints. Security Management : Enforcing NSG security policies, managing user access controls, and monitoring for security threats. Monitoring and Logging : Using Azure Monitor, analyzing logs, and setting up alerts for critical events. Cost Optimization : Reviewing and optimizing cloud resource usage to reduce costs. User Role Management : Assigning Azure roles and managing user permissions within Identity and Access Management (IAM). Networking Configuration : Designing and managing virtual networks, subnets, and security groups. Backup and Recovery : Creating backup strategies, testing recovery, ensuring data availability. (Veeam experience is a plus.) Compliance Management : Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Automation : Writing scripts with Azure PowerShell or Azure CLI to automate tasks. EOL Planning : Tracking resource life cycles to manage replacements before end-of-life. Troubleshooting and Optimization : Diagnosing and resolving cloud infrastructure issues; performance tuning. Required Technical Skills: Expertise in Azure CLI and PowerShell Experience with Azure Web Apps, Functions, APIM, Secure Endpoints Expertise in Azure RBAC and Key Vault Deep understanding of Azure services and architecture Solid cloud networking knowledge (UDRs, Peering, Load Balancers) Strong understanding of security best practices and identity management Familiarity with Azure Monitor and cloud logging tools Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles Qualifications: Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field Experience : Typically 7+ years in cloud infrastructure roles Preferred Cloud Platforms and Tools: Strong experience with Microsoft Azure Experience with AWS or Google Cloud is beneficial Certifications preferred : Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert AWS Certified Solutions Architect Proficiency with tools such as: Terraform , Kubernetes , Docker Cloud-native services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, Azure Functions, GKE) Networking (VNETs, DNS, VPNs, Load Balancers) DevOps and Automation: Experience with CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure automation and configuration tools: Ansible , Chef , Puppet Scripting experience in Bash , Python , etc. Additional Skills: Strong customer support experience in a cloud operations role Excellent communication skills , able to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders Incident management experience (outages, escalations) Problem-solving and analytical skills Adaptability to new cloud technologies and environments Strong collaboration skills across teams Experience with cloud security tools Knowledge of ITIL or similar IT service management frameworks Show more Show less