Job Description

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