Job Description

Job Title :

Senior Azure Infrastructure Administrator

Location:

Remote

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Experience Level:

8-10yrs

Job Summary

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We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Azure Infrastructure Administrator

with 8+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure expertise. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Azure cloud services, hybrid infrastructure, and on-premises server management. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on administration, and a proactive approach to optimization, automation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

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1. Azure Infrastructure Management

Design, deploy, and administer Azure IaaS components including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, NSGs, Load Balancers, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and Azure Bastion. Implement and manage ARM templates, Azure Policies, and role-based access control (RBAC). Monitor and optimize performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Network Watcher, and related tools. Manage Azure hybrid services such as Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Migrate.

2. Backup & Disaster Recovery

Configure and manage Azure Backup for VMs, file shares, and SQL workloads. Implement, test, and maintain Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for BCDR strategies. Define and maintain backup policies, retention standards, and encryption compliance. Conduct periodic disaster recovery drills and ensure recovery readiness.

3. On-Premises & Hybrid Server Management

Administer Windows Server environments (2012 R2/2016/2019/2022) including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file services. Manage hybrid identity solutions using Azure AD Connect, SSO, and Conditional Access. Support VMware/Hyper-V virtualization platforms and integrate hybrid workloads with Azure. Automate provisioning, patching, and monitoring using PowerShell, Ansible, or Azure Automation.

4. Security, Compliance & Governance

Apply Zero Trust security principles across cloud and on-prem environments. Implement and manage NSGs, ASGs, and Azure Firewall to ensure secure segmentation. Collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and adhere to standards such as ISO 27001 and CIS.

5. Operational Excellence & Collaboration

Provide L3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and change activities. Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and runbooks. Participate in ITSM processes including Change, Incident, and Problem Management. Work cross-functionally with Cloud, Network, Security, and Application teams to enable integrated solutions.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years

of enterprise IT infrastructure experience with a focus on Azure cloud services, hybrid environments, and on-premises server management.

Preferred Certifications

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AZ-104:

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

AZ-305:

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)

AZ-500:

Azure Security Engineer Associate (added advantage)

Soft Skills

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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Ability to manage priorities in fast-paced, high-availability environments. * Proactive mindset with a focus on automation, optimization, and continuous improvement.