Senior Azure Administration Expert

As aSenior Azure Administration Expert, you will play a key role in our team involved in several initiatives with top customers.
In this regard, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing secure and scalable Azure environments, with a strong focus on Entra ID identity management, role-based access control, and the configuration of Azure AI services, all in a disruptive and innovative cloud-based environment.Key ResponsibilitiesInteract with client's stakeholders to gather requirements around identity, access, and cloud infrastructure needs.Design, implement, and maintain Entra ID (Azure AD) architecture, including users, groups, conditional access policies, and role-based access control (RBAC), to ensure proper governance and security across client environments.Configure and administer Azure AI services (Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Foundry/AI Studio, and related cognitive services) to support scalable, secure, and production-ready AI solutions.Administer and optimize core Azure services (subscriptions, resource groups, networking, storage, and compute) to support business requirements in an innovative and cloud-based environment.Define and enforce security best practices, including privileged identity management (PIM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and least-privilege access models, extending these practices to the access and data boundaries of AI service deployments.Coordinate different workstreams to ensure deliveries meet project milestones and deadlines.Requirements3+ years of hands-on experience administering Azure environments, with a strong emphasis on Entra ID and identity/access management.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and business stakeholders.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Proven track record of managing roles, permissions, and security policies (RBAC, conditional access, PIM) within Entra ID.Hands-on experience configuring and securing Azure AI services, particularly Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI Service, and related cognitive/AI infrastructure.In-depth knowledge of Azure core services (networking, storage, compute, subscriptions/resource governance).
Preferred QualificationsCertifications related to Azure administration or security (e.G., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate).
Experience with M365 administration alongside Azure/Entra ID.Experience integrating Azure AI services with data platforms (e.G., indexing pipelines, vector search configuration, retrieval-augmented generation setups).
Additional InformationAt Propelling Tech, innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
We foster a culture where creativity and forward-thinking are encouraged, driving our day-to-day operations and shaping how we approach business challenges.
Join us in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
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