Microsoft Azure System Administrator

About this opportunity

If you are a self-starter and skilled Microsoft Azure System Administrator or IT operations engineer ready to take on a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you. We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our IT team, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our office IT infrastructure while ensuring seamless integration with various company departments' tools and systems. Join us in shaping our technology landscape and making a significant impact on our business.

About your responsibilities 

• Azure Cloud Management: Drive the creation of Chemaxon’s Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness. Implement best practices for resource provisioning, monitoring, and optimization.
• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD): Administer Azure AD, including user management, group policies, single sign-on, and conditional access to ensure secure and efficient access to resources.
• Dynamics 365 Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and manage Dynamics 365 applications (Business Central), ensuring smooth operation and alignment with business needs.
• Linux Server Administration: Manage Linux servers, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Network Design and Security: Design and maintain network infrastructure, including firewall and VPN configurations to ensure data security and efficient communication.
• Identity Provider (IDP) Management: Oversee identity and access management using Azure AD and other IDP solutions. Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Departmental Tooling Integration: Work closely with different company departments to understand their tooling needs and integrate their systems with existing resources. Ensure optimal performance and data flow between tools.
• Scripting and Automation: Develop and maintain scripts for automating routine tasks, configuration management, and deployment processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual interventions.
• Version Control: Utilize version control systems to manage configuration files, scripts, and infrastructure-as-code artifacts, ensuring a consistent and auditable approach to changes.
• Business Architecture Alignment: Collaborate with other Foundation teams to align IT solutions with the company's strategic goals, ensuring technology supports and enhances overall business objectives.
• Mentoring Junior Administrators: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior administrators, fostering their professional growth and helping them develop advanced technical skills.
• Office IT Equipment: Oversee office IT equipment, ensuring proper setup, maintenance, and user support.

Experience, skills and knowledge you should bring to us

• Hands-on Linux server administration experience (1+ years).
• Hands-on experience (1+ years) as a Microsoft Azure System Administrator.
• Network design and security expertise, including firewall and VPN management.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, Azure AD, and Dynamics 365 administration.
• Familiarity with Identity Provider solutions.
• Strong understanding of scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.) for automation.
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git, etc.).
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities for working with cross-functional teams.

Bonus skills that will help you hit the ground running

• Certifications (Azure, Linux, AWS) are a plus.

What we offer

• Hybrid-way of working (8 days/month home office)
• Private health insurance (Medicover)
• Generous annual training budget supporting your professional development (off-site training, international conferences, e-books)
• We work with global Top500 companies (R&D) and leading academic institutions, giving you a chance to gain insights into these dynamically evolving industries.
• Inspiring working environment - leisure and recreation area, playing corner for children, English lessons, yearly user conference with social programs, innovation days 
• You will be a valued member of a creative and supportive agile team 
• Everyday use of English in a multicultural environment