Title: Cloud Administrator
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 12 Months Contract to Hire
Visa Status: GC or USC (W2 Only)
Position Description: We seek an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage our client’s Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure services, cloud architecture principles, and enterprise-scale cloud operations.
Core Responsibilities:
- Design and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practices
- Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and PaaS services
- Lead cloud security implementation and compliance initiatives
- Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
- Monitor and optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
- Automate cloud operations using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates
- Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (Azure AD)
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineers
- Drive cloud adoption and migration initiatives
- Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks
Essential Functions:
- Cloud architecture and implementation
- Security and compliance management
- Cost optimization and resource management
- Technical leadership and mentoring
- Documentation and knowledge base maintenance
- 24/7 escalation support as needed
Required Skills:
- 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform
- Current Azure certifications (AZ-303/304, AZ-500, or equivalent)
- Expert knowledge of Azure core services:
- Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks
- Azure Storage solutions
- Azure Active Directory and Identity Management
- Azure Security and Compliance tools
- Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Azure Backup and Site Recovery
- Strong experience with:
- Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform)
- PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting
- Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Cloud networking and security concepts
- Load balancing and high availability solutions
Preferred Skills:
Experience with:
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Functions and App Services
- Azure Front Door and CDN
- Azure Policy and Blueprints
- Cost optimization and cloud financial management
- Multi-cloud environments
- Knowledge of:
- DevOps methodologies
- Agile project management
- ITIL frameworks
