Senior Server Administrator (Azure Administrator)

About PhonePe Group: 

PhonePe is India’s leading digital payments company with 50 crore (500 Million) registered users and 3.7 crore (37 Million) merchants covering over 99% of the postal codes across India. On the back of its leadership in digital payments, PhonePe has expanded into financial services (Insurance, Mutual Funds, Stock Broking, and Lending) as well as adjacent tech-enabled businesses such as Pincode for hyperlocal shopping and Indus App Store which is India's first localized App Store. The PhonePe Group is a portfolio of businesses aligned with the company's vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

Culture

At PhonePe, we take extra care to make sure you give your best at work, Everyday! And creating the right  environment for you is just one of the things we do. We empower people and trust them to do the right  thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. Being enthusiastic about tech is a  big part of being at PhonePe. If you like building technology that impacts millions, ideating with some of  the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!

Job Title: Senior Server Administrator (Azure Administrator)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Administrator to join our growing SMG team. The Azure Administrator will be responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring our organization's Microsoft Azure environment, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing principles, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Azure Infrastructure Management:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure compute resources (Virtual Machines, Azure Container Instances, Azure Container Apps, App Service).

• Implement and manage Azure storage solutions, ensuring data durability, performance, and security.

• Design, configure, and manage Azure virtual networks (VNets), subnets, network security groups (NSGs), and routing to ensure secure and efficient communication between resources.

• Configure and manage public and private IP addresses, Azure DNS, and virtual network peering.

• Implement and manage Azure backup and disaster recovery solutions (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery).

• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), including user and group management, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and self-service password reset (SSPR).

• Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure least privilege access to Azure resources.

• Monitor Azure resource utilization, performance, and availability using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related issues, including network connectivity, VM performance, and application availability.

• Optimize Azure resource configurations for cost efficiency and performance.

• Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform).

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
• Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment 
• Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Working at PhonePe is a rewarding experience! Great people, a work environment that thrives on creativity, the opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description are just some of the reasons you should work with us. Read more about PhonePe on our blog.

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