ENVIRONMENT:
A dynamic Software Engineering & QA Consultancy in Joburg seeks the technical expertise of a Senior Microsoft Azure System Administrator to fill a contract role. Forming an integral part of a new & rapidly growing team, you will be responsible for the installation, monitoring and support of systems in Azure, cloud-based technologies. You will also be expected to manage, monitor and decommission Azure-related services while also providing standard Enterprise Datacentre support of on-premises Servers. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field, Certification(s) related to the cloud environment preferred, such as MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or CCNA Cloud & at least 3 Azure-specific Certifications. You must have at least 5 years or more experience supporting applications and functions in the Azure Cloud, strong knowledge of IaaS & PaaS, Windows Server, SQL, Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, PowerShell, Veeam, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, SFTP and TCP/IP.
DUTIES:
- Enhance the current Azure environment.
- Monitor and enhance the security of current and future Azure environments.
- Evaluate and automate the scaling and capacity requirements within Azure environments.
- Ensure federated access across Active Directory and Azure AD.
- Troubleshooting and resolve Azure environment performance issues, connectivity issues, security issues, etc.
- Implement new environments in the Azure cloud.
- Work with Application Teams to integrate Azure infrastructure components.
- Perform system configuration changes/updates based on recommendations and best practices, including billable / minor project work as and when required.
- Provide guidance and act as an SME to other support teams for complex incident investigation, complex system changes, and best practice recommendations.
- Help with an incident trends analysis and/or other records that may indicate underlying problems as part of proactive support services.
- Ensure problem records are raised within the ITSM system for problems identified through routes other than escalation from the Support Team.
- Ensure all IT systems perform within predefined standards.
- Architect and implement new technologies in the organisation.
- IT project implementation and delivery.
- Ensure data protection and recovery capabilities are in working order.
- Provide Tier 3 support on-site and remote support.
- Assist in the organisation and inventory of all hardware and software resources.
- Maintain communication with the IT Manager on all tasks and projects.
- Create and maintain thorough technical documentation.
- Provide emergency on-call support on a rotating schedule.
- Ensure IT security policies and best practices are employed.
- Ensure all software is properly licensed and up to date.
- Maintain the organisation’s Disaster Recovery plan.
- Manage and maintain assets and services in Microsoft Azure.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
- Certification(s) related to the cloud environment preferred, such as MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or CCNA Cloud.
- Microsoft Certified on at least 3 of the following ( = required, * = preferred):
- Azure Administrator
- Azure Database Administrator
- Azure Developer
- Azure Security Engineer
- Azure Data Engineer
- Azure DevOps Engineer
- Azure Fundamental
Experience/Skills –
- 7 or more years of equivalent experience.
- 5 Years or more of experience in supporting applications and functions in the Azure Cloud.
- Strong experience in implementing, monitoring and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to Compute, Storage, Network and Security.
- Strong knowledge of Backup, Restore, Recovery and high availability strategies for Microsoft Azure environment.
- Strong knowledge of IaaS and PaaS services.
- Windows Server and SQL database creation, configuration, upgrade, migration and patching.
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving Azure environment performance issues, connectivity issues, security issues, etc.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot Azure server and SQL database-related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space and other resources.
- Strong understanding and background of working with a complex Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP and the requirement of strictly following standards, procedures, and processes.
- Advanced knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Kerberos and Windows Authentication Knowledge of network protocols such as: DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, SFTP Knowledge of Network and TCP/IP routing/subnetting.
- Knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- Working knowledge of VPN connectivity and client troubleshooting.
- Excellent PowerShell skills.
- Working with Veeam Backup and Replication.
- Working with Microsoft Remote Desktop.
- Services experience working with Symantec Endpoint protection.
- Dell hardware.
- Cisco network devices.
- Azure AD, Active Directory including managing/maintaining.
- GPOs In-depth understanding and experience with TCP networking –
- IP addressing routing.
- Switch maintenance and configuration LAN.
- WAN administration.
Advantageous –
- Knowledge of Cisco network equipment/IOS: routing, switching, and firewalls.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
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Desired Skills:
- Senior
- Microsoft
- Azure