Cloud Administrator

Location: Onsite in Annapolis, MD

Type: Long-Term Contract

As a Senior Azure Administrator, you will be responsible for the comprehensive administration and management the Azure environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the security, availability, and performance of cloud services, with a particular focus on Entra ID, Azure B2B and B2C, D365 CRM, and DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Entra ID Administration:

• Manage and administer Entra ID, ensuring secure and efficient access management.

• Implement and maintain identity governance policies.

• Troubleshoot and resolve identity and access-related issues.

Azure B2B and B2C Administration:

• Configure and manage Azure B2B and B2C services.

• Ensure seamless integration and secure access for external partners and customers.

• Monitor and optimize B2B and B2C user experiences.

D365 CRM Administration:

• Oversee the administration of D365 CRM, ensuring data integrity and system reliability.

• Perform regular system updates and maintenance.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to implement CRM solutions that meet organizational needs.

DevOps - Build CI/CD Pipelines:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to enhance development efficiency.

• Work closely with development teams to ensure smooth and efficient code releases.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of proven experience as an Azure Administrator with a focus on Entra ID, Azure B2B/B2C, D365 CRM, and DevOps.

• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and identity management.

• Proficiency in Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline creation and management.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar.

• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, ARM templates, or similar tools.

• Familiarity with other Microsoft technologies and services.