Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator

Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Administrator / IT Administrator

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Experience Required: 7+ Years
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Department: IT Infra and Cloud Security

Reports To: IT Infrastructure Manager / Lead

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Azure Administrator with 7+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimising enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure. This role demands deep knowledge of Azure IaaS/PaaS services, automation, governance, hybrid infrastructure, and security compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining the performance, reliability, and security of mission-critical applications and services hosted on Microsoft Azure.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Azure Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable Azure infrastructure across multiple subscriptions and tenants.
• Manage and administer Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Azure Networking (VNet, Subnets, NSGs, ASGs).
• Configure and monitor services such as Azure DNS, Azure Bastion, Azure Firewall, and Network Watcher.
• Plan and manage Azure hybrid configurations – ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, AD DS & AD Connect.
• Supporting Cloud NGFW (Palo Alto Firewalls) management & operations & working with the Vendor Team as per requirements.

2. Identity & Access Management

• Manage Azure Active Directory (AD), Conditional Access Policies, MFA, and Identity Governance.
• Integrate Azure AD with on-premises AD for hybrid identity solutions using AD Connect and ADFS.
• Enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Just-In-Time (JIT) access.

3. Automation & DevOps Integration (Good to Have, not mandatory)

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, and Azure Blueprints.
• Automate routine tasks and deployments using PowerShell, Azure CLI, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Implement Azure Automation Runbooks for service health, alerts, and remediation.

4. Monitoring, Optimisation & Governance

• Configure and maintain Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Diagnostics.
• Day-to-day user IT issues, Remote support, and Office 365 management
• Implement Cost Management and Budgets, tagging strategies, and resource consistency with Azure Policy and Management Groups.
• Perform capacity planning, cost optimization, and forecasting for cloud infrastructure.
• Work on General Day-To-Day IT Infrastructure activities & support the same.
• Should have working knowledge of networks, servers, and Azure cloud.
• Good to have some familiarity & knowledge about Cisco Meraki devices & Cisco Meraki.
• Should have some knowledge about Jira Incident Management & IT Ticketing tools.
• Should have some knowledge about the Automox Patch Management tools.
• Some familiarity with Cisco Thousand Eyes monitoring tools is required.

5. Backup, DR & Compliance

• Deploy and manage Azure Backup, Site Recovery (ASR), and geo-redundant recovery strategies.
• Conducted DR drills and compliance audits, and ensured alignment with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and customer-specific regulatory frameworks.
• Manage data residency, encryption at rest/in transit, and Key Vault integration for secure data handling.

6. Operations & Incident Response

• Manage escalated incidents, analyse root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain system documentation, SOPs, change management logs, and architecture diagrams.
• Consult with Microsoft Premier Support when necessary to resolve the issue.
• Collaborate with the vendor team on any IT-relevant issues whenever necessary for support.
• Working with the local IT Team for day-to-day regular IT Support and relevant activities.

Required Technical Skills:

• Deep experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking components, Azure Administration, Azure VDI, Backups/Storage.
• Expert in Azure AD, RBAC, VNet Peering, NSGs, ASGs, Azure Firewall, and routing.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM, Terraform, Bicep)
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics
• Strong understanding of hybrid AD environments, identity federation, and SSO
• Good knowledge of Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, and GPO administration
• Experience with backup & disaster recovery planning using Azure-native tools

Desirable Certifications: Good to Have (Not Mandatory). Preference can be given to Azure/CCNA/CompTIA Network Certified candidates or candidates trained in Azure/Cisco Professional Courses from Globally Recognised Online IT Platforms like Udemy/Coursera/Alison, or any ISO Certified & Recognised training institutions relevant to the same, with proper valid training and course completion certificates.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent process framework certification
• Microsoft Azure: AZ-900
• CompTIA Network Certificate
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP Certificate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, any Engineering preferred (BS/B. Tech similar), candidates from other streams also applicable with valid experience in IT/System Admin/System Engineer Roles & any IT Certifications as applicable.
• A master’s degree or equivalent advanced certification is a plus.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong documentation and communication abilities
• Self-driven with strong prioritisation and organisational skills
• Experience collaborating with global teams in a regulated enterprise environment.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to DevOps, Security, AI/ML, and modern workplace technologies
• Work on innovative cloud environments supporting global operations.
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, and flexible working hours
• Continuous learning through certification programs and paid training
• Join a growing cloud team that values innovation and ownership.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Current CTC
• Expected CTC

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Windows Server: 5 years (Preferred)
• IT support: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• MCITP (Preferred)
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) (Preferred)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) (Preferred)
• Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) (Preferred)
• Microsoft Azure: AZ-900 (Preferred)
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP Certificate (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 18/03/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025