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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

1 . Initial Azure Setup

Subscription and Resource Management:

- Set up Azure subscriptions and resource groups.
- Define naming conventions and organize resources systematically.

2. Networking

Networking:

- Design and configure virtual networks (VNets) for Azure resource connectivity.
- Set up VPN gateways or ExpressRoute for hybrid networking with on-premises systems.
- Configure DNS, subnetting, firewall rules, and Network Security Groups (NSGs) for secure communication.

3 .Operating System Administration

Operating System Administration:

- Deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs) running Windows and Linux.
- Implement OS patch management and monitoring for Azure-hosted VMs.
- Optimize VM performance and ensure proper resource utilization.

4 .High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)

High Availability:

- Configure Azure Availability Zones and sets to ensure service resiliency.
- Implement load balancers for traffic distribution and fault tolerance.
- Deploy redundant systems to minimize downtime and maintain service continuity.

Disaster Recovery:

- Design and implement Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for automated failover and recovery of critical workloads.
- Configure backup solutions using Azure Backup to secure data and applications.
- Test DR plans periodically to validate recovery strategies and minimize risks.

5 . Identity and Access Management

Active Directory Administration:

- Manage and maintain on-premises Active Directory environments.
- Implement Azure AD Connect to synchronize on-premises AD with Azure AD.
- Configure hybrid identity solutions for seamless single sign-on (SSO) and authentication.

OAuth and Single Sign-On (SSO):

- Implement OAuth-based authentication for applications.
- Configure SSO with Azure Active Directory to simplify user access across platforms.
- Set up identity federation with third-party identity providers.

Azure AD B2B and B2C Configuration:

- Set up Azure AD B2B for external partner collaboration.
- Configure Azure AD B2C for customer identity and access management.
- Customize user flows, policies, and multi-factor authentication for B2B and B2C scenarios.

6 .Containerization and Orchestration

Docker:

- Create, manage, and optimize Docker containers for application deployment.
- Utilize Docker Compose for orchestrating multi-container applications.

Kubernetes:

- Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters for container workloads.
- Configure resource scaling, fault tolerance, and monitoring within Kubernetes environments.
- Implement Helm charts and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters.

7 .Documentation and Training

Documentation:

Maintain detailed records of configurations, policies, and deployments.

Team Training:

Train team members on Azure basics, tools, and processes.