Azure Platform Administrator

• Azure Infrastructure Management: Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining Azure resources such as Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, and other platform services.
• Platform Monitoring and Optimization: Implementing and managing monitoring solutions to track the health, performance, and availability of Azure services. Identifying and implementing optimizations for cost efficiency and performance improvements.
• Security and Compliance: Implementing and enforcing security policies and best practices within the Azure environment. Managing identity and access controls, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Automation and Scripting: Developing and maintaining automation scripts using tools like PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep) to streamline operations and deployments.
• Backup and Recovery: Implementing and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Network Configuration: Configuring and troubleshooting Azure networking components, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Incident Management: Responding to and resolving incidents related to the Azure platform, performing root cause analysis, and implementing preventative measures.
• Capacity Planning: Monitoring resource utilization and planning for future capacity needs.
• Collaboration and Communication: Working effectively with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance on Azure services. Maintaining clear and concise documentation of Azure environments and procedures.
• Staying Current: Keeping up-to-date with the latest Azure services, features, and best practices. Evaluating and recommending new technologies to improve our Azure platform.

• Deep Understanding of Azure Services: Comprehensive knowledge of core Azure services, including:
• Compute: Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions.
• Storage: Blob Storage, Azure Files, Disk Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Networking: Virtual Networks, Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, Azure DNS, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute.
• Identity and Access Management: Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Conditional Access, Managed Identities.
• Data Services: Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• Monitoring and Logging: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Alerts, Azure Service Health.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and experience with at least one IaC tool such as Terraform or Bicep.
• Security: Azure Security Center/Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy.
• Backup and Recovery: Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery.
• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Azure CLI for automating tasks and managing Azure resources.
• Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Security Best Practices: Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices, including identity management, network security, data encryption, and compliance.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues within the Azure environment.
• Understanding of Cloud Architectures: Familiarity with different cloud deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and architectural best practices for building scalable and resilient cloud solutions.
• Experience with Hybrid Environments (Preferred): Knowledge of integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure using technologies like VPN Gateway or ExpressRoute.
• Knowledge of DevOps Practices (Beneficial): Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Relevant Certifications (Beneficial): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or other relevant Azure certifications.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to
engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

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