IBM jobs - Cloud-MS Azure administrator

Introduction
System Administrators are the gatekeepers to the many systems that run our company and our clients. As a System Admin with IBM, you will have the opportunity to provide high-value IT services and leverage our leading-edge technology portfolio in our global network. Your work has a direct impact on the day-to-day productivity of our business by ensuring integrity of, and access to, our most important resource: data.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Azure administrator, you are responsible for day-to-day operational and technical support for Azure cloud IaaS and all Server systems on Linux Platform. You will work with DevOps and Security to define and implement policies/governance for physical and cloud-based systems. You will participate in defining and implementing the overall structure and standards for systems.

Responsibilities:

• Own EXISTINGACCOUNT (RFS, PCR, POC) specific projects such as Migrations, Builds, Tooling & Onboarding, Transitions
• Own all NEW ACCOUNT TRANSITION activities including: POC, KT & CEQ, Tools Onboarding, Testing, Documentation (CEQ, ASD, SOP),Reverse KT and BAU team onboarding
• Provide EXIT CHECKLIST sign-off on completion of transition activities to BAU team - Documentation (CEQ, ASD, SOP) and Sign off on KT & CEQ
• Project specific tasks on completion to have documentation (ASD, Architecture) and SOP
• Participation on SEV1/2 Incidents, Problems & Changes
• Train L3 on respective SME area
• Upskill product specific knowledge and be up to date on the respective subject matter on Azure
• Assist the BAU team with the RCA for Problem records.
• Approve vendor level escalations and assist the L3 or L2 Engineers with incident resolution and closure.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT Industry
• Expertise in Azure technologies
• Expertise in Linux at SME level
• Proficient in implementation expertise on Azure cloud platforms
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure design (Compute, Storage, Network)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Validated knowledge of cloud security practices
• Azure and RHEL Professional Level certification
• You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
• Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
• Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
• Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications