Sr Administrator (Support & Operations)
India
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Job Description
Sr Administrator (Support & Operations)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Security & Administration Engineer (L3) to manage, secure, and optimize enterprise Azure cloud environments. The candidate will be responsible for Azure infrastructure administration, security implementation, monitoring, troubleshooting, governance, automation, and operational support

Key Responsibilities

Azure Administration

  • Manage and support Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
  • Provision, configure, and maintain Azure resources.
  • Perform system monitoring, patching, backup, and recovery activities.
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues.

    Azure Security

    • Implement cloud security best practices and controls.
    • Manage access control using Azure RBAC and Identity Management.
    • Configure security policies, compliance standards, and threat protection.
    • Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.

      Networking

      • Manage Azure networking components including:
        • Virtual Networks (VNet)
        • Subnets
        • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
        • Application Gateway
        • Load Balancers
        • VPN and ExpressRoute Connectivity

      Monitoring & Operations

      • Monitor cloud resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
      • Configure alerts, dashboards, and reporting.
      • Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
      • Perform root cause analysis for critical incidents.

      Automation & Governance

      • Develop automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep, or Terraform.
      • Implement governance policies, tagging standards, and cost optimization practices.
      • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.

Skill Requirements

Required Skills

  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • Azure Security & Compliance
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Azure Networking
  • Azure Monitoring & Logging
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • PowerShell / Azure CLI
  • Terraform / ARM / Bicep
  • Incident & Problem Management

    Preferred Certifications

    • AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
    • AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate
    • AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

    Soft Skills

    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
    • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
    • Customer-facing experience
    • Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions
    • Team collaboration and mentoring skills

Other Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities (L3 Support Focus)

  • Act as the highest escalation point for Azure infrastructure issues.
  • Lead troubleshooting of critical production incidents.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
  • Review cloud architecture for security and operational excellence.
  • Mentor L1/L2 engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Drive continuous improvement, automation, and cloud optimization initiatives
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.