Azure Engineer Administrator - Networking Focus
- Vivid Soft Global
1 Hours Ago
NA
C2C
Richmond-VA
5-13 Years
Required Skills: Azure, cloud, python, PowerShell, Bash, Bicep, Terraform
Job Description
Azure Infrastructure Administration:
Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources to include: Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Storage Accounts, Azure App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Monitor system performance and optimize resource utilization
Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and policies
Cloud Networking:
Design and maintain Azure networking components: Virtual Networks, VNets), Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall
Configure and manage: VPN Gateway (Site-to-Site, Point-to-Site), Azure ExpressRoute, Load Balancers and Application Gateways
Implement network segmentation, routing, and traffic flow optimization
Troubleshoot connectivity issues across hybrid and cloud environments
Security & Compliance:
Implement Azure security best practices: Identity management with Azure Active Directory (AAD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Azure Defender / Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
Configure and manage firewalls, DDoS protection, and endpoint security
Automation & DevOps:
Automate deployments using: ARM templates / Bicep / Terraform and Azure CLI / PowerShell
Integrate CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices
Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
Configure monitoring tools: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher
Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and outages
Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Solid 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure administration
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VPNs, firewalls
Hands-on experience with Azure networking services and hybrid environments
Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
