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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Cloud Administration Specialist - **Company:** Peer Consulting Resources - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Consulting, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Multi-Factor Authentication, Github, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Scripting, Software Security, Azure Powershell, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Azure AKS, CIS Benchmarks, Cloud Optimization, Devsecops, Azure Resource Manager, Key Vault - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8d74b476584c3b85 ## About the Role * Extensive experience designing and implementing Azure cloud architecture across enterprise environments. * Strong knowledge of the Azure Well-Architected Framework and cloud best practices for security, scalability, resilience, and governance. * Hands-on experience with Azure networking components like VNets, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, WAF, and private endpoints. * Experience with Azure infrastructure provisioning, including App Services, VMs, Storage, SQL, and Key Vault. * Strong expertise in Identity and Access Management utilizing Azure Entra ID, RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access, and PIM. * Solid understanding of Zero Trust security architecture and implementation. * Experience implementing Azure Policy, governance controls, and security baselines. * Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST. * Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security integration. * Strong documentation skills for creating architecture diagrams and runbooks. * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills. Desirable Skill * PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting. * Experience with Azure Cost Management and GitHub Actions. * Azure Administrator Associate certification. * Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. * Seniority LevelMid-Senior level * Industry * Software Development * IT Services and IT Consulting * Employment TypeContract * Job Functions * Information Technology * Skills * ISO 27001 * DevOps * Cloud Administration * CLI * ISO Standards * Modeling * Structured Finance * Identity and Access Management (IAM) * DevSecOps ## Description Scope of Work: * Design and architect solutions to implement a secure, scalable, and production-ready Azure cloud environment. * Span multiple environments including Development, QA, UAT, Staging, and Production. * Ensure solutions are built in alignment with the Azure Well-Architected Framework. * Support structured development, automated deployment using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub, testing, and secure application releases. * Ensure applications are securely deployed, reliably operated, and scalable to handle public use while meeting strict security requirements., * Design end-to-end Azure architecture across all environments, including secure network topologies. * Define subscription structure, resource groups, naming conventions, and tagging standards. * Provision and configure Azure resources such as VNets, App Services, VMs, SQL, Storage, Key Vault, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). * Define Azure security strategy, conduct threat modeling, and apply Zero Trust principles in alignment with Cyber GRC standards. * Configure Azure Entra ID integration and implement Identity and Access Management controls like RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access, and PIM. * Implement Azure policies and ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and related frameworks. * Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and perform security reviews. * Develop runbooks, operational documentation, and architecture diagrams, and conduct knowledge transfers. * Provide necessary off-hour support during production cutovers or to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues. ## Related Videos - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [3 Key Steps for Optimizing DevOps Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/962-3-key-steps-for-optimizing-devops-workflows) - [Bridging AI and Nomad: a Go-based MCP Server for Cluster Control](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2063-bridging-ai-and-nomad-a-go-based-mcp-server-for-cluster-control) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)