Summary
Batterjee Medical College is seeking a Senior Cloud Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize its Microsoft Azure infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services in Jeddah. The role covers cloud operations, identity and access management, security and compliance, backup and disaster recovery, monitoring, automation, networking, and cost optimization. Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and 8–15 years of cloud administration experience, with strong Azure expertise. Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, and AZ-500 are listed among the qualifications.
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Job Summary:
The Senior Cloud Administrator will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing the BMC's cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. This role requires expertise in SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS solutions, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of cloud-based services. The individual will collaborate with various teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud solutions aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Azure Cloud
Management: Administer and optimize cloud infrastructure in Azure, including
virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases.
- Microsoft 365 Management: Administer users, groups, Exchange online, SharePoint, Teams and all
Microsoft 365 platforms.
- SaaS, PaaS, and
IaaS Administration: Oversee the deployment and management of various cloud services,
ensuring seamless integration and efficient resource utilization.
- Cloud Security
& Compliance: Implement security best practices, monitor cloud environments for
threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, NCA,
PDPL etc.).
- Identity &
Access Management: Manage Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control (RBAC), and
multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enforce security policies.
- Backup &
Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain cloud backup, disaster recovery, and business
continuity plans.
- Monitoring
& Performance Optimization: Utilize Azure Monitor, Log
Analytics, and other tools to track system health, troubleshoot issues,
and optimize performance.
- Automation
& Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement automation using
PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, or other tools to enhance efficiency
and reduce manual efforts.
- Networking
& Connectivity: Manage virtual networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, load balancers, and
firewalls to ensure secure and reliable cloud connectivity.
- Patch
Management & Updates: Ensure cloud infrastructure is
regularly updated with security patches and service improvements.
- Cost
Optimization: Monitor cloud usage, analyze cost trends, and implement strategies
to optimize cloud spending.
- Collaboration
& Support: Work closely with development, security, and IT teams to provide
guidance on cloud best practices and troubleshoot cloud-related issues.
- Documentation
& Training: Maintain detailed technical documentation and provide training to
IT staff on Azure cloud operations.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills:
- Master's or bachelor’s
degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Professional
certifications such as:
- Azure
Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Azure
Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Security
Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Minimum of 8-15
years of experience in cloud administration, with a strong focus on Azure
services.
- Proficiency in
managing Azure resources, including virtual machines, containers,
Kubernetes, storage, and networking.
- Strong
knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity management,
encryption, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with
automation tools such as PowerShell scripting.
- Knowledge of
cloud-based database services such as Azure SQL.
- Experience in Windows
servers, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy
- Strong
troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent
communication and documentation abilities.