Azure Platform Administrator

Capgemini • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 1d ago

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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

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

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