What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Administrator position at Cognizant Technology Solutions?

This remote position is open to any qualified applicant in the United States.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

Practice - AIA - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics

About AI & Analytics : Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future-a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies!

By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models! Cognizant's AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provide businesses with a clear way to transform how they source, interpret, and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Administrator to join our team. You will be responsible for the setup, configuration, and management of our Azure environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and security of our cloud infrastructure, while also providing support to our development and operations teams.

Responsibilities :

Deploy, configure, and manage Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and other Azure resources.

Monitor and optimize Azure resources for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Implement and maintain security measures to protect Azure resources and data, including managing access controls and implementing security standard processes.

Deploy and configure Azure Active Directory, including user management, group policies, and authentication mechanisms.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure infrastructure, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and resource provisioning.

Monitor Azure resource usage and provide recommendations for optimization and cost savings.

Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams, including assisting with Azure-related questions and issues.

Qualifications and Skills :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

6 years of experience working as an Azure Administrator or in a similar role, with hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Azure resources.

Strong knowledge of Azure services and capabilities, including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Security Center.

Familiarity with Azure resource management tools, such as Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Azure Resource Manager templates.

Experience with Azure networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, routing, and network security groups.

Understanding of Azure security and compliance requirements, with the ability to implement and manage security controls.

Knowledge of Azure backup and disaster recovery options, including Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools for Azure, such as Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure Application Insights.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex Azure infrastructure issues.

Azure certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect, are preferred.

Salary and Other Compensation :

The annual salary for this position is between $73,000 - $116,000 USD depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term / Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer : The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Salary : $73,000 - $116,000

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