Azure Operations Administrator

**The Role**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Manage and maintain Azure subscriptions, resource groups, and resources (e.g., virtual machines, storage, networking)
- Manage and maintain Azure services, including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake Storage
- Manage and maintain Azure services, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, and Azure Container Registry
- Implement and manage Azure services, such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking, for data and analytics workloads
- Configure and manage Azure security features, including Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), for data and analytics workloads
- Implement and manage Azure security features, such as threat protection, vulnerability assessment, and compliance monitoring, for data and analytics workloads
- Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards including data encryption, access controls, and data retention
- Monitor and optimize data pipeline performance and data quality
- Monitor Azure resources and services using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other tools, with a focus on data and analytics workloads
- Monitor and optimize Azure costs, including resource utilization, reserved instances, and pricing models, for data and analytics workloads
- Perform root cause analysis for major incidents and resolve operational issues
- Automate tasks using tools like Azure Automation runbooks, Azure CLI, or ARM/Bicep templates to improve efficiency and optimize costs
- Understand and manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for authentication and authorization
- Collaborate with data engineering, data science, and development teams to identify and resolve issues related to data and analytics workloads
- Collaborate with the security team to ensure Azure security best practices are followed for data and analytics workloads
- Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and budgeting for data and analytics workloads
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of Azure infrastructure, resources, and services, with a focus on data and analytics workloads
- Develop and maintain knowledge base articles, runbooks, and other documentation to support Azure operations for data and analytics workloads
- Provide operational support on failures and outages

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer/Data Science or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in Information Technology
- 3+ years of proven experience as an Azure Operations Administrator
- 3+ years of proven experience in managing and maintaining Azure infrastructure, resources, and services
- Experience with Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory
- Experience with Azure security features, including Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and Azure RBAC
- Experience with Azure services, including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
- Experience with Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Azure SDKs
- Solid scripting skills in Python and Bash
- Critical Thinking, Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a positive thinker
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Instances (ACI).
- Cloud security and compliance frameworks, such as NIST
- Relevant Azure certifications

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.