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Posted 11 July, 2026

Azure Cloud Administrator

New Era Technology
India Full Time
Reference: 102_700035_8627709002

Job Title: Azure Cloud Administrator

Experience: 5-8 Years
Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere in India)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure hosted on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure administration, Microsoft 365, Windows/Linux server management, backup solutions, networking, and infrastructure security. This role requires a proactive professional who can ensure high availability, performance, security, and operational excellence across the cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage, administer, and maintain customer infrastructure hosted on Microsoft Azure.
  • Provision, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux).
  • Administer and monitor Veeam Backup & Replication to ensure successful backup and disaster recovery operations.
  • Configure and manage Azure networking components including:
    • Virtual Networks (VNets)
    • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
    • Load Balancers
    • VPN Gateways
    • Private Endpoints
  • Monitor and optimize Azure cloud costs using Azure Cost Management, budgets, and resource optimization best practices.
  • Manage Microsoft 365 (Office 365) users, licenses, subscriptions, and administrative tasks.
  • Administer Windows Server and Linux server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
  • Configure and manage Fortinet Firewalls, including:
    • Firewall Policies
    • NAT Rules
    • Site-to-Site & Remote Access VPNs
    • Security Policies
  • Monitor infrastructure health, performance, availability, and security to ensure maximum uptime and business continuity.
  • Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, operating systems, backup, and security-related issues.
  • Implement security best practices, access controls, and compliance standards across the Azure environment.
  • Perform regular system updates, patch management, and preventive maintenance.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and customers to resolve infrastructure-related issues within defined SLAs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure Administration.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Administration.
  • Experience managing Azure Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux).
  • Good understanding of Azure networking services including VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, Load Balancers, and Private Endpoints.
  • Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication.
  • Experience administering Microsoft 365 (Office 365).
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server Administration.
  • Good Linux administration skills.
  • Hands-on experience configuring and managing Fortinet Firewalls.
  • Good understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, NAT, and routing.
  • Experience monitoring cloud infrastructure performance and security.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent).
  • Fortinet NSE Certification is an added advantage.
  • Experience with Azure monitoring and security tools.
  • Exposure to scripting using PowerShell or Bash is desirable.
  • Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Why Join Us?

  • 100% Remote opportunity across India.
  • Work with enterprise-scale Azure cloud environments.
  • Exposure to the latest Microsoft cloud technologies.
  • Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture.
  • Opportunity to work with global customers and modern infrastructure technologies.

Interested?

Please share your updated resume with [email protected].

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