Azure Cloud Infrastructure Administrator

Job Title: Azure Cloud Infrastructure Administrator (Azure Stack Hub & Monitoring Platforms)

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Administrator to manage and maintain on premises Azure Stack Hub, enterprise monitoring tools, and supporting infrastructure. The role involves system administration, patch management, and ensuring high availability and performance across hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Azure Stack Hub (on-premises) infrastructure
• Perform patching and updates for Azure Stack Hub and Dell EMC systems
• Manage and support Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization environments
• Administer and optimize Splunk and AI-enabled Splunk platforms for monitoring, analytics, and alerting
• Configure and maintain Active Directory (AD) services (users, groups, GPOs, authentication)
• Administer SCOM (System Center Operations Manager) for infrastructure monitoring
• Manage SolarWinds for network and system monitoring• Perform system health checks, troubleshooting, patching and performance tuning
• Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes are in place and tested
• Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks
• Work with vendors (Microsoft, Dell EMC, Splunk) for issue resolution and support
• Ensure compliance with security policies and audit requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Stack Hub administration and patching
• Experience in Dell EMC infrastructure patching and lifecycle management
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V administration and patching
• Proven experience with Splunk (including AI/ML capabilities)
• Good understanding of Active Directory administration
• Experience with SCOM and SolarWinds monitoring tools
• Knowledge of Windows Server & RHEL environments and enterprise infrastructure
• Experience in troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications (Azure, Windows Server, RHEL or related)
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments
• Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell) for automation
• Exposure to ITIL processes and incident/problem management

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure in critical environments
• Team player with a proactive mindset
• Able to work beyond working hours and on Weekends

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