Junior Azure Administrator

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Position Overview

This position is fully remote and can be worked from anywhere in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources, such as virtual machines (VMs), storage accounts, and networking components.
• Monitor Azure environments for performance, availability, scalability, and security using Azure Monitor and other tools.
• Perform system troubleshooting and problem resolution for Azure-based services and infrastructure.
• Respond to alerts, incidents, and outages in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure Azure Security best practices, such as administration of NSGs (Network Security Groups), threat detection tools, and data encryption are applied.
• Participate in compliance audits and remediation efforts related to Azure services.
• Perform routine backup validation and failure testing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's and 3 years of relevant experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong understanding of core Azure services, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, Storage, and App Services.
• Practical knowledge of Azure AD, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity management.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools like PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Azure PowerShell modules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure-related certifications highly preferred.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with Containers.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with AzureDB.