Cloud (Azure) Systems Administrator Role
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Overview:
* The successful candidate will deliver day-to-day operational support, troubleshooting, and service request resolution for the Azure environment.
* Monitor and respond to alerts using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related observability tools.
* Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates.
* Enforce Azure policies, tagging standards, and governance rules.
* Assist in cost optimization through consumption analysis and remediation actions.
* Conduct access and RBAC reviews in collaboration with Cyber Security.
* Maintain backup, DR configurations, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN, AD Connect).
* Provide technical guidance to project teams on workload deployments and infrastructure changes.
* Contribute to automation, tooling enhancements, and operational procedure documentation.
* Provide escalation-level support for complex hardware, software, and network issues.
* Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to knowledge sharing.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience in operational support of Microsoft Azure environments, including troubleshooting and monitoring.
* Strong proficiency with Azure-native tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Security Centre).
* Experience implementing and maintaining IaC with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates.
* Knowledge of Azure governance, RBAC, and compliance frameworks.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost and performance optimization.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across ICT, Finance, Security, and Cloud Services.
* Proven ability to document operational procedures, architectural patterns, and automation scripts.
Benefits:
* Play a central role in advancing a cloud-first transformation across a high-profile Federal Government department.
* Work in a collaborative cloud services team driving automation, governance, and innovation.
* Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical cloud operations impacting national programs.
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Information Technology
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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