Azure Cloud Administrator

About NFFSince 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services.   Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).  NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.About this Position / ResponsibilitiesNff Inc, is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Administrator to architect, implement, and manage our organization's Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in Azure services, cloud architecture principles, and enterprise-scale cloud operations.Core ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement Azure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements and best practicesManage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and PaaS servicesLead cloud security implementation and compliance initiativesDevelop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutionsMonitor and optimize cloud costs and resource utilizationAutomate cloud operations using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templatesImplement and maintain Identity and Access Management (Azure AD)Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior cloud engineersDrive cloud adoption and migration initiativesEstablish and maintain cloud governance frameworksTechnical Requirements - Required Skills10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platformCurrent Azure certifications (AZ-303/304, AZ-500, or equivalent)Expert knowledge of Azure core services:Azure Virtual Machines and Virtual NetworksAzure Storage solutionsAzure Active Directory and Identity ManagementAzure Security and Compliance toolsAzure Monitor and Log AnalyticsAzure Backup and Site RecoveryStrong experience with:Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform)PowerShell and Azure CLI scriptingAzure DevOps and CI/CD pipelinesCloud networking and security conceptsLoad balancing and high availability solutionsPreferred SkillsExperience with:Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Azure Functions and App ServicesAzure Front Door and CDNAzure Policy and BlueprintsCost optimization and cloud financial managementMulti-cloud environmentsKnowledge of:DevOps methodologiesAgile project managementITIL frameworksLeadership & Professional SkillsStrong architectural design and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent project management and organizational skillsOutstanding written and verbal communicationAbility to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersExperience leading cloud transformation initiativesStrong vendor management skillsProven ability to manage multiple high-priority projectsEssential FunctionsCloud architecture and implementationSecurity and compliance managementCost optimization and resource managementTechnical leadership and mentoringDocumentation and knowledge base maintenance24/7 escalation support as neededRequired Experience5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projectsQualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related fieldMicrosoft Azure certifications required:Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalentAdditional Azure certifications preferred7+ yrs Cloud architecture and implementation  7+ yrs. Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services  11+ yrs. DevOps methodologies5+ yrs. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)  5+ yrs. Azure Functions and App Services  5+ yrs. Azure Front Door and CDN  5+yrs. Azure Policy and Blueprints  6+yrs. Multi-cloud environments  10+ yrs. Security and compliance management  16+ yrs. conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentationNFF DisclosuresNFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending AccountSTD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&DComprehensive 401k planPaid Time OffNFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Important Notice: All NFF communications come from @nffinc.com Emails from other domains claiming to be NFF are likely scams. Be cautious, verify senders, and report suspicious messages immediately.Job SummaryJob ID: 3192# Positions: 1Posted Date: 5 days ago(11/27/2024 9:57 AM)Category: Information Technology - Systems AdministratorMin: USD $135,000.00/Yr.Max: USD $155,000.00/Yr.