Tom Mcleod Software - Birmingham, AL
posted about 2 months ago
The Microsoft Azure Cloud Administrator will work closely with the Manager and other McLeod Software Corporate IT Cloud team administrators to design and implement Azure hybrid cloud and cloud-native solutions. This role is pivotal in contributing to the advancement of the cloud strategy at McLeod Software. The primary focus of this position includes consulting, designing, and maintaining the Azure public cloud infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for implementing and managing all relevant Azure public cloud technology stacks while adhering to industry best practices for security. Essential duties include creating and maintaining security strategies, policies, procedures, and documentation in a cloud-focused environment. The administrator will design, implement, configure, and maintain Microsoft Azure services and solutions for hosting McLeod Software products, as well as Azure networking technologies. Additionally, the role involves migrating on-premises and private cloud workloads to Azure using best practices, automating processes with Azure CLI, PowerShell, and Azure Automation, and training other team members on relevant systems and services. The Microsoft Azure Cloud Administrator will also research and resolve complex issues as they arise, consult with third-party vendors to install, configure, and deploy advanced systems and services, and work with management and development teams to design and deploy complex solutions. The role requires collaboration with vendors and service providers to research, evaluate, budget, and procure new systems and services, as well as identifying and planning for capacity increases. The administrator will manage application delivery, establish and maintain the desired state for systems, and maintain system life cycles. Furthermore, the role includes driving identity and access management using Azure Active Directory, updating the knowledge base and standard operating procedures, and establishing monitoring and management infrastructure for availability, performance management, and cost control. Close collaboration with DevOps is essential to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure environments for McLeod Software.