Azure Administrator

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Azure Cloud Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Azure services and tools, as well as experience in managing and securing cloud-based solutions.

About Valkre

Valkre is the leading provider of Key Account Management software. The company has a who’s who roster of customers representing the best Key Account Management programs in the world. Valkre also works closely with the Strategic Account Management Association. Valkre holds a market leadership position that is moving towards the next level of scale.

The company is located in Chicago, Fulton Market. We continue to work primarily on a virtual basis with a target of getting together at least once per month. This policy could change to where we get together somewhat more often but we do not anticipate working in an office full time.

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Responsibilities:

Implement, monitor, and maintain Azure solutions, including major services related to compute, storage, network, and security.
Manage Azure subscriptions and resources, including provisioning, configuration, and optimization.
Deploy and manage virtual machines into virtual networks.
Configure and manage virtual networks, including public and private IP addresses.
Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, encryption, and access control lists.
Monitor the performance and health of Azure services and resources.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure services, networking, and cloud applications.
Configure and manage Azure Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR).
Implement and manage Azure Backup and Site Recovery for data protection and disaster recovery.
Determine and manage how resources interact at the platform level to continuously provide value from the original deployment, such as auto-scaling VMs, metrics, and resource tagging.
Stay up-to-date on the latest Azure services and technologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
3+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure administration
Strong understanding of Azure services and tools, including Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and PowerShell
Experience with managing and securing cloud-based solutions
Experience with Azure firewalls, web application front ends, Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and Azure Sentinel
Skilled in Docker and Kubernetes
Thorough knowledge of networking tasks along with expertise in Azure networking stack
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

About You:

We are looking for fast learners who are eager to contribute to a fast-growing company. If you are passionate about technology and have a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply.

Valkre offers:

Location downtown in the Fulton Market district
Top-shelf healthcare benefits
An opportunity to be an entrepreneur and build your story
Aggressive options package

Valkre aligns with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) regulations on workplace discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Performance bonus
Stock options

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Microsoft Azure Administration: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60607

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