Description :
Job Title : Azure Administrator
Location : Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad
Experience Level : 4 to 8 years
Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Azure Administrator to design, build, manage, and maintain enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Azure infrastructure management, Terraform-based provisioning, and cloud monitoring and alerting configuration.
The role involves ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of cloud environments while automating infrastructure deployment and supporting day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities :
Azure Infrastructure Management :
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure components including virtual machines, VNets, storage accounts, load balancers, and firewalls.
- Build scalable and resilient cloud environments aligned with organizational architecture standards.
- Manage Azure Active Directory, identity, and access management policies.
- Configure and maintain networking components (VNet Peering, NSG, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, etc.
- Manage resource groups, subscriptions, and tagging policies for cost control and governance.
Automation & IaC (Infrastructure as Code) :
Develop and manage Terraform scripts for provisioning and managing Azure resources.Ensure modular, reusable, and version-controlled Terraform templates.Automate infrastructure deployment, updates, and configuration management.Integrate Terraform with Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous delivery of infrastructure.Monitoring & Performance Management :
Configure and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for resource monitoring.Implement alert rules, dashboards, and performance baselines for proactive monitoring.Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for performance or reliability issues.Work with monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, or third-party tools) to visualize metrics and alerts.Security, Backup, and Compliance :
Implement Azure security controls, encryption, and compliance standards.Manage Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and DR setups.Ensure RTO / RPO alignment and maintain disaster recovery runbooks.Apply role-based access control (RBAC) and key vault management.Operations & Support :
Provide day-to-day operational support for Azure resources and services.Manage capacity planning, patching, and system health checks.Collaborate with DevOps, networking, and security teams for integrated operations.Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.4 to 8 years of relevant IT experience with at least 3+ years in Azure administration.Hands-on experience in Azure infrastructure design, build, and management.Extensive experience with Terraform (writing, debugging, and maintaining modules).Solid understanding of Azure networking, storage, and compute components.Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana).Strong knowledge of RBAC, policies, and resource governance.Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.Good understanding of cost optimization and cloud resource tagging strategies.(ref : hirist.tech)