Azure Administrator

Company Overview: 

Invaryant, Inc., is at the forefront of health technology, specializing in the development of a multi-tenant platform that integrates advanced AI, middleware, security features, and communication tools. This platform is designed to facilitate seamless safety signaling and support for REMS programs, decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), and various other life and health science industry segments, enhancing the efficiency and safety of life-saving capabilities. 

Position Summary: 

The Azure Administrator is responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the organization's Microsoft Azure cloud environment. This includes deploying and managing Azure resources, implementing and managing security, monitoring and optimizing resource utilization, automating tasks, and implementing backup and recovery strategies. The Azure Administrator also handles support-related tasks such as troubleshooting deployment issues, configuring services, and resolving access problems, ensuring the organization's Azure infrastructure operates smoothly, securely, and efficiently. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provision, configure, and maintain Azure resources, ensuring they meet the organization's needs and comply with best practices. 

• Configure and manage Azure security services to protect the organization's data and applications, and implement security best practices. 

• Track resource usage, performance metrics, and costs, and implement strategies to optimize resource allocation, improve efficiency, and reduce unnecessary expenses. 

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows using tools like PowerShell and Azure CLI to streamline routine tasks and improve operational efficiency. 

• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data is protected and systems can be recovered quickly in case of an outage or data loss. 

• Diagnose and resolve problems that occur during the deployment of Azure resources and applications, working with development teams to identify and address the root causes of issues. 

• Configure and customize various Azure services to meet specific application requirements and optimize performance. 

• Manage user identities, access control, and permissions using Azure Entra and troubleshoot issues related to user authentication and authorization. 

• Proactively monitor the health and performance of the Azure environment, identify potential issues, and take corrective actions to maintain system stability and uptime. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Azure services to ensure the Azure environment is both secure and cost-effective. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Communications or a related field. 

• Azure Administrator Associate, or other relevant Azure certifications.  

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in provisioning, configuring, and managing a wide range of Azure services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and virtual networks. 

• In-depth understanding of Azure security principles, services, and best practices, with experience in implementing security measures to protect Azure environments. 

• Skill in using Azure monitoring tools and techniques to track resource usage, analyze performance data, and identify opportunities for optimization. 

• Expertise in configuring and customizing various Azure services and in scripting languages like PowerShell and command-line tools like Azure CLI for automating Azure tasks and managing resources. 

• Proven ability to design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for Azure environments, including using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery. 

• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues that arise during the deployment and configuration of Azure resources and applications. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of Azure infrastructure components and services, with the ability to monitor system health, identify potential issues, and take corrective actions.