Title Azure Cloud Analyst

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America's largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Job Description
Primary duties:

• Deploy, migrate, and integrate customer systems with Azure
• Create and maintain custom scripts and automations to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, upgrades, and resource optimization as directed/requested
• Provide remote support for Syntax Azure Managed Services clients via all channels (Help Desk, phone, email), adhering to SLA guidelines and providing thorough and timely communication
• Interact with Technical and Application Consultants and customer staff to support, scale, and maintain customer cloud-hosted infrastructure, according to best practices and customer requirements
• Assist with root cause and failure analysis to resolve systems problems

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in an Azure role
• A solid mix of 5+ years of Windows/Linux system administration, storage, and network experience, along with creativity and superb communication abilities, to provide consultative support to clients.
• Able to prioritize various client deadlines, work on multiple tasks throughout the work week, and coordinate with other team members to serve customers effectively.
• Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal direction, as well as in collaboration with team members, and provide direction/guidance to junior staff.
• Experience with the following technologies/skills are required:
• English language fluency
• Azure experience
• Knowledge of servers, networks, storage, client-server systems, and firewalls
• Advanced working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems – system architecture and design, as well as experience with supporting and troubleshooting stability and performance issues
• Solid understanding of and deep experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware/Hyper-V)
• Knowledgeable in core network services including DHCP, DNS, IP routing, VLANs, layer 2/3 routing, and load balancing
• Knowledge and experience configurating routers and switches
• Knowledge and experience configurating point-to-point VPN and/or DMVPN
• Experience with storage configuration and management
• Experience reading, writing, or modifying PowerShell and Bash scripts
• Experience reading, writing, or modifying Terraform Json files
• Experience reading, writing, or modifying Python code
• Experience using git
• Information & system security including cloud access controls and monitoring
• Server Optimization and Hardening, Vulnerability Research and Remediation
• In addition to the specific skills listed above, experience with any of the following items would be a plus:
• Automation experience (Puppet, Chef, Salt, or Ansible)
• Working knowledge of software-defined lifecycles, product packaging, and deployments
• SQL or Oracle database administration (Backup, Restore, Tuning, Monitoring, Management)
• ITIL/PCI/SOX/SOC I/SOC II compliance experience/training
• Oracle JD Edwards, EBS, or SAP experience
• Must possess the following Azure certifications:
• At least 2 from: Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Developer Associate

Why Syntax?
Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.