Azure Administrator / Azure Engineer (L2 / L2+)

Job Description Azure Admin / Engineer: L2 + / L2 Work Location - Hyderabad Experience - 3-6years Core Requirements & Skills Experience: Proven background in Azure IAAS administration, DevOps plus exposure to on-premises virtualization (Hyper-V or VMware), and system administration. Networking Knowledge: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routing, and hybrid cloud connectivity. Scripting Proficiency: Ability to write and troubleshoot scripts using PowerShell or Azure CLI. Terraform: Solid Understanding for Infrastructure As Code. Frameworks: Familiarity with the Azure Well-Architected Framework principles, focusing on reliability and operational excellence. Certifications: The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104) Key Responsibilities Provide Technical Support & Implement Projects for Azure IAAS & support Devops Compute (Virtual Machines): Provision, resize, and manage Windows and Linux virtual machines. Handle patch management, virtual hard disks, and fail-over recovery. Storage Management: Configure and manage Azure storage accounts, disks, and blob storage. Implement automated backups, archiving, and disaster recovery policies. Networking Configurations: Establish Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, routing paths, and site-to-site VPNs. Manage public and private IP addresses and network security groups. Identity and Access: Manage Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID). Configure Role Based Access Control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication, and security policies. Monitoring & Cost Optimization: Track resource utilization using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Identify orphaned resources, optimize virtual machine sizing, and track costs. Automation: Use PowerShell, Azure CLI, or infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform) to automate routine provisioning and administrative tasks. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations. Job Requirements Excellent Communication Skills Hands-on experience in Azure Administration Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Certifications: The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104) Please share your updated resume if you are interested in this opportunity. You can send it to tejasree.r@locuz.com .