Azure Expert

About the job

Fully remote contractor role - South Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Provision, configure, and monitor Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components.
• Implement security measures and manage access controls in Azure.
• Perform regular backups and implement disaster recovery strategies for Azure resources.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate application deployment processes.
• Evaluate and recommend Azure services based on project needs and constraints.
• Implement version control and repository management for Azure projects.
• Integrate applications with Azure databases, storage, and other services.
• Perform database backups, restoration, and disaster recovery in Azure.
• Configure and manage identity and access controls in Azure.
• Implement network security and access controls in Azure.
• Configure and manage virtual networks in Azure.
• Implement network security and access controls in Azure.
• Optimize network performance to troubleshoot network issues.
• Integrate on-premises networks with Azure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Microsoft Certified: Any Azure Expert certification
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services and resources.
• Experience with Azure App Service and Azure Functions.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with Azure data services. Mostly includes Azure SQL Database and Azure Data Factory.
• Strong understanding of Azure security features and services.
• Experience with Azure networking services like Azure Virtual Network, Azure VPN Gateway, etc.
• Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) in developing templates for easier resource deployment.
• Knowledge with Networking using Express Routes.