Azure Administrator

Middletown, PA 17057

Posted: 05/06/2024 Job Category: System Administrator Job Number: 1933

Job Description

Azure Administrator Opportunity For Your Consideration

Become a member of a growing team of Information Technology professionals making an impact and providing solutions for Government and Commercial clients since 1996 – Join the Domino Tech Team!

The Position:
Position Title: Azure Administrator
Location: Hybrid Remote Off-Site and On-Site (as required) in Middletown, PA
Duration: 36+ Month Project

We are seeking an Azure Administrator to add to our team supporting Commonwealth of Pennsylvania information technology projects.  Project duration will be for a period of 36 months.  Work environment will be hybrid, primarily remote off-site with on-site presence as required; projected to be one week on-site every six weeks.

Position Overview: The Azure Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing Azure cloud infrastructure for government projects.  With a minimum of three years of experience in Azure administration, the ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Azure services, networking, security, and automation.

Key Responsibilities:
- Azure Infrastructure Management: Deploy, configure, monitor, and optimize Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and other Azure services to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
- Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security best practices and compliance standards within the Azure environment, including identity and access management, network security, encryption, and threat detection.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Utilize Azure monitoring and logging tools to proactively monitor the health and performance of Azure resources. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure services and infrastructure.
- Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages to streamline routine tasks, improve efficiency, and enforce configuration management.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery: Design, implement, and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical Azure resources and workloads to ensure business continuity and data protection.
- Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, system engineers, and security specialists to design and implement Azure solutions. - Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes.
- Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for performance optimization and cost reduction within the Azure environment. Recommend and implement solutions to improve resource utilization and optimize Azure spending.

This position description serves as a general guideline and may be adjusted based on specific project needs and organizational requirements.

The Preferred Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in Azure administration, preferably in a government or regulated environment
- Strong understanding of Azure services such as Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Security Center
- Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for infrastructure as code (IaC) deployment
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and/or Azure CLI for automation
- Knowledge of Azure security best practices, compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP), and regulatory requirements
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyse and resolve complex technical issues
- Certifications (Preferred):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

The Company:
The mission of Domino Technologies, Inc. is to provide clients with IT solutions for their individual business processes that lead to strategic market advantages.  Since its founding in 1996, the Domino Tech Team has built a solid record of performance working with clients in the Government and Commercial sectors.

The Perks:
- Excellent Market Salary
- Competitive Benefits
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Positive Work-Life Balance

The Location:
Domino Technologies is based in the Harrisburg area – the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Dauphin County.  Located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Sudheer Vemula
Senior Account Executive

Sudheer Vemula is an IT consulting specialist  with over 20 yrs of industry experience, 14 yrs of experience as Resource Manager, Account Manager, developing strategies around the Public sector IT practice that have enabled their enterprises to grow and adapt to changing market conditions. In prior management roles, developed the work-flow process, streamlined the off-shore facilities, managed mid-size IT projects, strategic consulting and founder of VarenTax.com, a financial / accounting outsource firm.

He holds Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical) and BNCOE Alumni. Worked with MGL Americas (formerly known as Mason Global) from 1997 to 2012 at various levels until the company dissolved it’s operations and worked as independent consultant till joining the Domino Technologies in July 2018.

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