IT System Reliability Engineer

The successful candidate will manage Azure subscriptions, identity services, networking, compute resources, storage, monitoring, automation, and security controls. The Azure Platform Administrator works closely with infrastructure, security, networking, development, and business teams to deliver scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Platform Administration

• Administer and maintain Azure subscriptions, management groups, and resource groups.

• Provision, configure, and support Azure resources including:

  • Virtual Machines

  • Virtual Networks

  • Azure Storage

  • Azure App Services

  • Azure Key Vault

  • Azure SQL Services

  • Azure Backup

  • Azure Recovery Services

• Monitor platform health, performance, and availability.

• Manage Azure updates, maintenance activities, and capacity planning.

Identity & Access Management

• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

• Manage users, groups, application registrations, and service principals.

• Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

• Support Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).

• Conduct periodic access reviews and compliance audits.

Security & Governance

• Implement and maintain Azure security best practices.

• Configure and monitor Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

• Develop and enforce Azure Policies and governance standards.

• Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements.

• Participate in security assessments and incident response activities.

Networking

• Manage Azure networking components including:

  • Virtual Networks (VNets)

  • Network Security Groups (NSGs)

  • Azure Firewall

  • Load Balancers

  • VPN Gateways

  • ExpressRoute

  • DNS Services

• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.

Monitoring & Operations

• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

• Respond to incidents and service outages.

• Analyze system logs and proactively address issues.

• Develop reporting and dashboards for operational visibility.

• Participate in on-call support rotations as required.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Develop and maintain automation using:

  • PowerShell

  • Azure CLI

  • Bicep

  • ARM Templates

  • Terraform (preferred)

• Improve operational efficiency through automation and orchestration.

• Support CI/CD integration for infrastructure deployments.

Cost Management

• Monitor Azure spending and resource utilization.

• Identify optimization opportunities and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and chargeback/showback reporting.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and architecture diagrams.

• Develop operational standards and best practices.

• Participate in cloud strategy and modernization initiatives.

• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to IT teams.
   

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 3+ years of Azure administration experience.

• 5+ years of infrastructure administration experience.

• Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments.

• Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises integrations.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Azure administration.

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

• Azure networking and security services.

• Windows Server administration.

• PowerShell scripting and automation.

• Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.

• Backup and disaster recovery solutions.

• Infrastructure-as-Code technologies.

• ITIL incident, change, and problem management processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)
   

Preferred Experience

• Microsoft 365 administration.

• Terraform and DevOps pipelines.

• Azure Landing Zones.

• Microsoft Defender Suite.

• Sentinel SIEM.

• Kubernetes (AKS).

• VMware and hybrid cloud environments.
   

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Success Measures

The Azure Platform Administrator will be measured on:

• Azure platform availability and reliability.

• Security and compliance posture.

• Incident response and resolution performance.

• Automation and operational efficiency improvements.

• Cost optimization achievements.

• Successful delivery of cloud infrastructure projects.

• Quality of documentation and governance adherence.
   

Typical Career Path: Azure Platform Administrator → Senior Azure Platform Administrator → Cloud Infrastructure Lead → Cloud Architect / Cloud Platform Manager.

This position is for an existing vacancy within our organization.