12 month contract with the option to covert to perm
2 days work from office based in Melrose Arch
An Azure Administrator is a professional who manages and maintains the cloud services provided by Microsoft Azure, an enterprise-grade cloud computing platform. Azure Administrators are responsible for the setup, management, and support of cloud infrastructure and services within an organization. This role involves a wide range of tasks such as managing virtual machines (VMs), storage, networking, security, and identity, as well as monitoring and optimizing the overall performance of the cloud environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Virtual Machines (VMs): Deploy and configure VMs, manage their lifecycle, and ensure availability and performance.
- Manage Storage: Configure and manage Azure storage accounts, including Blob Storage, File Storage, and Disk Storage.
- Networking: Set up and maintain networking components, such as virtual networks, subnets, VPNs, load balancers, and firewalls.
- Identity and Access Management: Implement and manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for identity and access control, including user, group, and role management.
- Security: Implement security best practices, configure network security groups (NSGs), Azure Security Center, and manage encryption and identity protection.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Use tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Security Center to monitor the health and performance of resources.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery: Implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans using Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Cost Management: Monitor and optimize costs related to Azure services to ensure efficient resource utilization.
- Automation: Use Azure Automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) to automate routine tasks and streamline operations.
Desired Skills:
- azure