What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Operations Manager position at NTT DATA North America?
Job Title: Azure Operations Manager
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Azure Operations Manager to oversee and manage our Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud operations, particularly with Microsoft Azure, and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and optimization of our cloud environment.
Responsibilities:
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Azure Operations Manager to oversee and manage our Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud operations, particularly with Microsoft Azure, and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and optimization of our cloud environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
- Monitor and troubleshoot cloud services, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
- Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
- Collaborate with development and IT teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
- Develop and enforce cloud governance policies and best practices.
- Optimize cloud resources to ensure cost-efficiency and scalability.
- Stay updated with the latest Azure features, updates, and best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of cloud infrastructure to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, services, and best practices.
- Experience with cloud monitoring and management tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
- Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI).
- Knowledge of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- 3 years of Azure Cloud computing experience
- 3 years of experience managing day to day operations in an infrastructure role
- 3 years of project/program management roles within an IT organization
- Experience managing high performing teams in a fast-paced environment
