JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Azure Cloud Specialist
Work Arrangement/Location: Based out of San Antonio office with work from home flexibility.
Summary: The Azure Cloud Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the bank’s cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers. This role ensures the bank’s cloud environment is secure, scalable, and optimized for performance and efficiency. The Azure Cloud Specialist will collaborate with internal IT teams and external partners to support cloud-based initiatives while adhering to compliance, privacy, and security standards of the bank.
Wage Type : Salary, Non-exempt
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Design and deploy scalable, highly available, and secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Manage and optimize Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and networking components.
- Implement and maintain Azure Active Directory (AAD) and identity management solutions.
- Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, costs, and security, using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools.
- Collaborate with the IT security team to ensure the implementation of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., data encryption, access control, Azure Security Center).
- Automate routine tasks and deployments using tools such as Azure Automation, PowerShell, Python, and Terraform.
- Assist in cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of workloads moving to Azure.
- Support the design and implementation of backup and disaster recovery solutions in Azure. Document cloud architecture, configurations, and procedures for internal knowledge sharing and audit purposes.
- Provide tier 2 and tier 3 support for cloud-related incidents and service requests.
- Work with internal teams and managed service providers to troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud issues.
- General Windows administration and troubleshooting.
- Assist in directing, reviewing, and supervising the work and projects delivered by our managed service provider.
- Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and recommend improvements to enhance cloud capabilities.
- Support IT leadership in developing cloud strategies aligned with the organization’s goals.
- Any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required/Knowledge Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including Compute, Networking, Storage, Exchange/Teams administration, Azure Active Directory, InTune, and SharePoint administration. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts, such as VPN, VNet, load balancing, and firewalls, experience with CloudFlare is a plus.
- Understanding of cloud security principles, including identity management, role-based access control (RBAC), and Azure Policy.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
- Experience with monitoring and optimization tools in Azure.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud issues effectively.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Desired Experience:
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
- Azure certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect).
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud solutions and integrations with on-premises environments.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with IT service management frameworks like ITIL and NIST.
- Familiarity with Linux administration
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Talents:
- Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Adaptability to handle dynamic and challenging environments.
- Mission-driven and motivated to contribute to the organization’s success.
Other:
- Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in different forms (written, oral, diagram, or schedule).
- Must be able to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
TransPecos Banks will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than the candidate. We will consider any candidate for whom an Agency submits an unsolicited resume, to have been referred to us by the Agency free of any charges or fees, other than those agencies we engage on a specific search. TransPecos Banks will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume
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