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Title: Azure Cloud Administrator
Employment Type: Contract 
Start Date: 12/16/2024
Term: 1+ Year 
Location:  Washington, DC
# of Positions: 1
Interview type: Webcam Only
Rate : $70 /hr C2C

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage our organization's Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure services, cloud architecture principles, and enterprise-scale cloud operations.
Core Responsibilities
•    Design and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices
•    Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and PaaS services
•    Lead cloud security implementation and compliance initiatives
•    Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
•    Monitor and optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
•    Automate cloud operations using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates
•    Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (Azure AD)
•    Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers
•    Drive cloud adoption and migration initiatives
•    Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
•    10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform
•    Current Azure certifications (AZ-303/304, AZ-500, or equivalent)
•    Expert knowledge of Azure core services:
o    Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks
o    Azure Storage solutions
o    Azure Active Directory and Identity Management
o    Azure Security and Compliance tools
o    Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
o    Azure Backup and Site Recovery
•    Strong experience with:
o    Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform)
o    PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting
o    Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
o    Cloud networking and security concepts
o    Load balancing and high availability solutions
Preferred Skills
•    Experience with:
o    Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
o    Azure Functions and App Services
o    Azure Front Door and CDN
o    Azure Policy and Blueprints
o    Cost optimization and cloud financial management
o    Multi-cloud environments
•    Knowledge of:
o    DevOps methodologies
o    Agile project management
o    ITIL frameworks
Leadership & Professional Skills
•    Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities
•    Excellent project management and organizational skills
•    Outstanding written and verbal communication
•    Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
•    Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives
•    Strong vendor management skills
•    Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects
Education
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
•    Microsoft Azure certifications required:
o    Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent
o    Additional Azure certifications preferred
Essential Functions
•    Cloud architecture and implementation
•    Security and compliance management
•    Cost optimization and resource management
•    Technical leadership and mentoring
•    Documentation and knowledge base maintenance
•    24/7 escalation support as needed
Required Experience
•    5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services
•    3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design
•    2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projects

Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
2. Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products.
3. Identifies best practices and standards for the use of the product.
4. Delivers support and design for industry specific technologies that require integration with systems or networks.
5. Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.
6. Functions as a niche technical SME.
7. Lead experience with technical expertise across large, complex implementations for systems.
Skill    Required / Desired    Amount of Experience
Cloud architecture and implementation    Required    7 Years
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services    Required    7 Years
DevOps methodologies    Required    11 Years
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)    Required    5 Years
Azure Functions and App Services    Required    5 Years
Azure Front Door and CDN    Required    5 Years
Azure Policy and Blueprints    Required    5 Years
Multi-cloud environments    Required    6 Years
Security and compliance management    Required    10 Years
16+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty    Required    16 Years
16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation    Required    16 Years
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience    Required      

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