Cloud Administrator

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure GCC cloud environments, including subscriptions, resource groups, resources, and policies.

Manage Azure Virtual Machines running Windows/Linux and SQL Server hosted on Azure VMs.

Support Azure SQL Database administration, monitoring, backup verification, and basic troubleshooting.

Monitor cloud infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Alerts.

Manage Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, Route Tables, VPN Gateways, Private Endpoints, and Private DNS Zones.

Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, MFA, and access controls.

Perform vulnerability remediation, security patching, OS hardening, vulnerability assessments, and closure of security findings.

Support cloud security, compliance audits, backup/recovery, patching, and operational health checks.

Develop basic automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

Troubleshoot Azure, Windows/Linux, networking, and database-related incidents.

Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks.

Requirements

Experience or working knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud administration.

Understanding of Azure SQL Database and SQL Server Administration.

Hands-on knowledge of Windows Server and RHEL/Linux administration.

Understanding of Azure networking concepts including VNets, NSGs, VPN, routing, Private Endpoints, and DNS.

Basic scripting and automation skills using PowerShell and Azure CLI.

Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, MFA, cloud security, and access management.

Experience with vulnerability remediation, security patching, OS hardening, and compliance activities.

Understanding of Azure monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.

Knowledge of backup, recovery, troubleshooting, and cloud operational support.

Diploma/Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

AZ-900 certification is desirable; AZ-104 and SC-900 certifications are advantageous.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with an eagerness to learn and grow in cloud technologies.