Professional Experience
Designation – Associate Consultant Role - Azure Administrator
Yash Technology – [Pune-Hinjewadi]
June 2022 - Present
Contributed to the Azure Active Directory environment by creating and managing users, groups, and setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Creating and managing different types of Azure storage accounts (Blob Storage, File Storage, etc.).
- Ensuring storage data is backed up and replicated for high availability and redundancy.
- Managed and deployed Azure Virtual Machines, ensuring efficient scaling and availability based on workload requirements.
- Configured and maintained Azure Networking solutions including VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, and
Load Balancer to provide secure and reliable network connectivity.
- Administered Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for user identity and access management, leveraging
RBAC for role-based access control.
- Monitored Azure resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, created custom alerts, and resolved critical issues.
- Implemented Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery for Disaster recovery and data protection solutions.
- Managed resource utilization and costs using Azure Cost Management, delivering cost-effective solutions to meet business needs.
- Assisted in the deployment and configuration of Azure Virtual Machines and managed day-to-day operations of cloud resources.
- Supported the setup of Azure Networking including DNS, VNet Peering, and Network Security Groups
(NSG).
- Used ARM Templates to automate resource provisioning and deployment.
- Assisted in the monitoring and troubleshooting of systems through Zabbix Monitoring Tool.
- Snapshot Management Creating and managing storage snapshots to provide a point-in-time backup of data.
Participated in team-based efforts for security and compliance audits to meet regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Provided L1 level support to resolve issues related to Azure resources, connectivity, and performance.
Projects
Project Name - Dormakaba (Roles and Responsibility)
- Create, Modify, and Delete User Accounts: Managing users and their access to resources within the Azure environment.
- Identity federation integrating on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD, using Azure AD Connect to sync identities across hybrid environments.
- Proficiency in user and group management, RBAC, and Conditional Access policies.
- Understanding of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and its integration in a cloud environment.
- Expertise in managing different types of Azure Storage (Blob, File, Queue, Table).
- Understanding access control methods like RBAC, SAS tokens, and Azure AD authentication for secure data access.
- Knowledge of storage replication, backup, and disaster recovery options.
- Password Management: Enforcing password policies, self-service password resets, and conditional access policies.
- Managed Azure Patch Management, ensuring timely updates and compliance of virtual machines and applications.
- Performed regular backup operations for Azure VMs and databases to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Assisted in managing Azure applications by deploying, configuring, and monitoring their performance.
- Implemented and configured Zabbix monitoring for monitoring servers, network devices, and applications, ensuring 24/7 system availability and performance.
- Monitored system performance (e.g., CPU, memory, disk space) and network traffic to identify anomalies, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact users.
- Continuously monitor infrastructure (servers, networks, databases) to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
- Track system metrics (CPU usage, memory, disk space, and network traffic) and take corrective actions as needed.
- Stay updated on the latest features of monitoring tools and ensure they are optimized for the organization’s needs.
- Created internal and external user accounts by provisioning access and assigning appropriate roles and licenses.
- Managed user termination processes, ensuring smooth deactivation of accounts and revocation of access rights.
- Assigned E1 and E2 licenses to users based on their roles and organizational requirements.
- Created email IDs for external users, ensuring proper configuration for secure communication.
- Performed user ID modifications and changes as per user requests and organizational policies.
- Added users to appropriate VPN groups for secure remote access.
- Generated and maintained monthly audit reports to review user access, compliance, and security measures.
