Azure Cloud Administrator

Description:

Key Responsibilities

1. Azure Infrastructure & Platform Management

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based infrastructure supporting the data catalog platform.
• Implement high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor and optimize performance, cost, and reliability of Azure resources.
• Manage services such as:
• Azure App Services / AKS
• Azure Storage (Blob/Data Lake)
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Networking (VNETs, Private Endpoints)

2. Access Control & Identity Management

• Design and enforce fine-grained access control policies across the data catalog ecosystem.
• Implement RBAC and ABAC models using:
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Unity Catalog permissions and governance model
• Manage:
• User groups, service principals, managed identities
• Role assignments and privilege escalation controls
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and audit requirements.

3. Unity Catalog & Data Governance Integration

• Configure and integrate Unity Catalog with Azure-based data platforms (e.g., Databricks).
• Manage:
• Catalogs, schemas, and table-level permissions
• Data lineage, auditing, and metadata governance
• Align Unity Catalog policies with enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to enforce secure data access patterns.

4. Integration & API Management

• Design and implement API-based integrations between the data catalog tool and:
• Azure services
• Databricks / Unity Catalog
• External systems (e.g., ingestion tools, metadata services)
• Develop and manage:
• REST API integrations
• Authentication patterns (OAuth2, Managed Identity)
• Troubleshoot and optimize API performance and reliability.

5. Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices including:
• Key management via Azure Key Vault
• Network isolation (Private Endpoints, NSGs)
• Encryption (at rest and in transit)
• Conduct access reviews, audit logging, and compliance checks.
• Support security audits and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOC2).

6. Automation & DevOps

• Automate deployment and configuration using:
• ARM templates / Bicep / Terraform
• CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Implement infrastructure-as-code for repeatable and scalable environments.
• Maintain version control and deployment standards.

7. Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Set up monitoring using:
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
• Proactively identify and resolve:
• Access issues
• Integration failures
• Performance bottlenecks
• Provide L2/L3 production support

Required Skills & Experience

Core Skills

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (5+ years).
• Deep understanding of:
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• RBAC, IAM, and security governance
• Hands-on experience with Unity Catalog (Databricks).

Technical Expertise

• Azure services:
• Compute, Storage, Networking, Security
• Identity:
• OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SSO
• API Integration:
• REST APIs, authentication flows
• Infrastructure as Code:
• Terraform / Bicep / ARM templates

Data Platform Knowledge

• Familiarity with:
• Databricks ecosystem
• Data cataloging tools (e.g., Purview, Alation, Collibra, or similar)
• Understanding of:
• Data governance
• Metadata management
• Data lineage concepts

Programming / Scripting

• Proficiency in:
• Python (preferred)
• PowerShell or Bash
• Experience with automation and scripting for cloud operations.

Note: Interested candidates please share your updated CV: [email removed]