Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Administrator with a specialization in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) to manage and maintain our Azure cloud infrastructure and web server environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing Azure services and a deep understanding of IIS. This role involves overseeing Azure resources, optimizing performance, ensuring security, and supporting web application deployment and maintenance on IIS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Azure Infrastructure Management:
- Manage and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and security.
- Monitor Azure performance and optimize resources to ensure cost-efficiency and high availability.
- Implement and manage Azure security measures to protect data and applications.
- Automate Azure operations and deployment processes using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Azure DevOps, and PowerShell.
2.IIS Administration:
- Install, configure, and maintain IIS web servers and related software on Azure VMs.
- Monitor IIS server performance and ensure high availability and reliability of web applications hosted on IIS.
- Troubleshoot and resolve IIS-related issues, including application and server errors.
- Manage and deploy web applications and updates on IIS servers.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect IIS web servers and applications.
3.Integration and Collaboration:
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to support cloud-based projects and web application deployment.
- Provide support for application deployment and maintenance on IIS within Azure environments.
- Create and maintain documentation for Azure and IIS configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning.
4.Optimization and Automation:
- Optimize IIS server configurations and performance within Azure environments.
- Implement automation for IIS server provisioning and configuration management using Azure Automation, ARM templates, and PowerShell DSC.
- Ensure backup and disaster recovery processes are in place for IIS servers and applications hosted on Azure.
5.Security and Compliance:
- Implement Azure security best practices, including network security groups, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Security Center.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for data security and privacy.
- Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans on IIS servers and Azure resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Azure Administrator with a strong focus on IIS administration.
- Deep knowledge of Azure services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, networking, and security.
- Strong experience with IIS, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with web technologies such as HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and DNS.
- Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate are a plus.
