Senior Cloud Administrator
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About the Role
Batterjee Medical College is seeking a Senior Cloud Administrator to manage and secure its Azure cloud infrastructure. The role requires 8-15 years of experience, expertise in Azure services, Microsoft 365, and cloud security.
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Responsibilities
- Administer and optimize cloud infrastructure in Azure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases
- Administer users, groups, Exchange online, SharePoint, Teams and all Microsoft 365 platforms
- Oversee the deployment and management of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS cloud services
- Implement security best practices, monitor cloud environments for threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Manage Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and MFA to enforce security policies
- Develop and maintain cloud backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
- Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools to track system health and optimize performance
- Implement automation using PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, or other tools
Requirements
- Master's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Professional certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ 104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305), or Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ 500)
- Minimum of 8 15 years of experience in cloud administration, with a strong focus on Azure services
- Proficiency in managing Azure resources including virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, storage, and networking
- Strong knowledge of cloud security principles including identity management, encryption, and compliance frameworks
- Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell scripting
- Knowledge of cloud based database services such as Azure SQL
- Experience in Windows servers, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
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Job Summary
- The Senior Cloud Administrator will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing the BMC's cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and optimize cloud infrastructure in Azure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases.
- Administer users, groups, Exchange online, SharePoint, Teams and all Microsoft 365 platforms.
- Oversee the deployment and management of various cloud services, ensuring seamless integration and efficient resource utilization.
- Implement security best practices, monitor cloud environments for threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, NCA, PDPL etc.).
- Manage Microsoft Entra ID, role based access control (RBAC), and multi factor authentication (MFA) to enforce security policies.
- Develop and maintain cloud backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
- Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools to track system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
- Implement automation using PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, or other tools to enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
- Manage virtual networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, load balancers, and firewalls to ensure secure and reliable cloud connectivity.
- Ensure cloud infrastructure is regularly updated with security patches and service improvements.
- Monitor cloud usage, analyze cost trends, and implement strategies to optimize cloud spending.
- Work closely with development, security, and IT teams to provide guidance on cloud best practices and troubleshoot cloud related issues.
Qualifications & Skills
- Master's or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ 104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305), or Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ 500).
- Minimum of 8 15 years of experience in cloud administration, with a strong focus on Azure services.
- Proficiency in managing Azure resources, including virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, storage, and networking.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity management, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell scripting.
- Knowledge of cloud based database services such as Azure SQL.
- Experience in Windows servers, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
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