Networking for Future
Azure Cloud Administrator
Networking for Future, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20319
About NFF
Since 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 / Responsibilities
Nff 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 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
Technical Requirements - 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
Leadership & Professional Skills
* Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities * Excellent project management and organizational skills * Outstanding written and verbal communication * Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders * Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives * Strong vendor management skills * Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects
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 Experience
* 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services * 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design * 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projects
Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field * Microsoft Azure certifications required: * Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent * Additional Azure certifications preferred * 7+ yrs Cloud architecture and implementation * 7+ yrs. Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services * 11+ yrs. DevOps methodologies * 5+ 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 specialty * 16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation
NFF Disclosures
NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:
* Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account * STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D * Comprehensive 401k plan * Paid Time Off
NFF 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.
Since 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 / Responsibilities
Nff 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 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
Technical Requirements - 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
Leadership & Professional Skills
* Strong architectural design and problem-solving abilities * Excellent project management and organizational skills * Outstanding written and verbal communication * Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders * Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives * Strong vendor management skills * Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects
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 Experience
* 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services * 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design * 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or projects
Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field * Microsoft Azure certifications required: * Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent * Additional Azure certifications preferred * 7+ yrs Cloud architecture and implementation * 7+ yrs. Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services * 11+ yrs. DevOps methodologies * 5+ 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 specialty * 16+ yrs. preparing complex technical documentation
NFF Disclosures
NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:
* Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account * STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D * Comprehensive 401k plan * Paid Time Off
NFF 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.