Senior Cloud Administrator

Job Summary:

The Senior Cloud Administrator will be responsible for managing,
optimizing, and securing the BMC's cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
This role requires expertise in SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS solutions, ensuring high
availability, security, and performance of cloud -based services. The individual
will collaborate with various teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable
cloud solutions aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Azure Cloud
  Management: Administer and optimize cloud infrastructure in Azure, including
  virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases.
  
• Microsoft 365 Management: Administer users, groups, Exchange online, SharePoint, Teams and all
  Microsoft 365 platforms.
  
• SaaS, PaaS, and
  IaaS Administration: Oversee the deployment and management of various cloud services,
  ensuring seamless integration and efficient resource utilization.
  
• Cloud Security
  & Compliance: Implement security best practices, monitor cloud environments for
  threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, NCA,
  PDPL etc.).
  
• Identity &
  Access Management: Manage Microsoft Entra ID, role -based access control (RBAC), and
  multi -factor authentication (MFA) to enforce security policies.
  
• Backup &
  Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain cloud backup, disaster recovery, and business
  continuity plans.
  
• Monitoring
  & Performance Optimization: Utilize Azure Monitor, Log
  Analytics, and other tools to track system health, troubleshoot issues,
  and optimize performance.
  
• Automation
  & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement automation using
  PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, or other tools to enhance efficiency
  and reduce manual efforts.
  
• Networking
  & Connectivity: Manage virtual networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, load balancers, and
  firewalls to ensure secure and reliable cloud connectivity.
  
• Patch
  Management & Updates: Ensure cloud infrastructure is
  regularly updated with security patches and service improvements.
  
• Cost
  Optimization: Monitor cloud usage, analyze cost trends, and implement strategies
  to optimize cloud spending.
  
• Collaboration
  & Support: Work closely with development, security, and IT teams to provide
  guidance on cloud best practices and troubleshoot cloud -related issues.
  
• Documentation
  & Training: Maintain detailed technical documentation and provide training to
  IT staff on Azure cloud operations.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master's or bachelor’s
  degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• Professional
  certifications such as:
  
• Azure
  Administrator Associate (AZ -104)
  
• Azure
  Solutions Architect Expert (AZ -305)
  
• Azure Security
  Engineer Associate (AZ -500)
  
• Minimum of 8 -15
  years of experience in cloud administration, with a strong focus on Azure
  services.
  
• Proficiency in
  managing Azure resources, including virtual machines, containers,
  Kubernetes, storage, and networking.
  
• Strong
  knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity management,
  encryption, and compliance frameworks.
  
• Experience with
  automation tools such as PowerShell scripting.
  
• Knowledge of
  cloud -based database services such as Azure SQL.
  
• Experience in Windows
  servers, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy
  
• Strong
  troubleshooting and problem -solving skills.
  
• Excellent
  communication and documentation abilities.