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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an Azure Platform Admin in Bellevue, WA.

Role Description

Job Details:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Azure Platform Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. As an Azure Platform Administrator, you will be responsible for the implementation, management, and maintenance of our Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our Azure environment, supporting our business-critical applications and services. You will work closely with other IT teams, including development, security, and networking, to deliver robust and scalable cloud solutions.

Responsibilities:

Azure Infrastructure Management: Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining Azure resources such as Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, and other platform services.
Platform Monitoring and Optimization: Implementing and managing monitoring solutions to track the health, performance, and availability of Azure services. Identifying and implementing optimizations for cost efficiency and performance improvements.
Security and Compliance: Implementing and enforcing security policies and best practices within the Azure environment. Managing identity and access controls, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Automation and Scripting: Developing and maintaining automation scripts using tools like PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep) to streamline operations and deployments.
Backup and Recovery: Implementing and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
Network Configuration: Configuring and troubleshooting Azure networking components, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, VPNs, and load balancers.
Incident Management: Responding to and resolving incidents related to the Azure platform, performing root cause analysis, and implementing preventative measures.
Capacity Planning: Monitoring resource utilization and planning for future capacity needs.
Collaboration and Communication: Working effectively with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance on Azure services. Maintaining clear and concise documentation of Azure environments and procedures.
Staying Current: Keeping up-to-date with the latest Azure services, features, and best practices. Evaluating and recommending new technologies to improve our Azure platform.

Skills & Requirements

Required Technical Skill Sets:

Deep Understanding of Azure Services: Comprehensive knowledge of core Azure services, including:
Compute: Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions.
Storage: Blob Storage, Azure Files, Disk Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage.
Networking: Virtual Networks, Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, Azure DNS, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute.
Identity and Access Management: Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Conditional Access, Managed Identities.
Data Services: Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL.
Monitoring and Logging: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Alerts, Azure Service Health.
Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and experience with at least one IaC tool such as Terraform or Bicep.
Security: Azure Security Center/Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy.
Backup and Recovery: Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery.
Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Azure CLI for automating tasks and managing Azure resources.
Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
Security Best Practices: Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices, including identity management, network security, data encryption, and compliance.
Troubleshooting Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues within the Azure environment.
Understanding of Cloud Architectures: Familiarity with different cloud deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and architectural best practices for building scalable and resilient cloud solutions.
Experience with Hybrid Environments (Preferred): Knowledge of integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure using technologies like VPN Gateway or ExpressRoute.
Knowledge of DevOps Practices (Beneficial): Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Relevant Certifications (Beneficial): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or other relevant Azure certifications.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
A proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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