Azure Platform Administrator

**Job Title**:
Azure Platform Admin

**Job Summary**:
**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.

**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.

**Life at Capgemini**

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

- Flexible work
- Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
- Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
- Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
- Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
- Employee Resource Groups
- Disaster Relief

**About Capgemini**

Capgemini is a global busines