Azure Systems Administrator

Double Good’s mission is to create joy. We create joy with our delectable and award-winning popcorn. We create joy with our easy-to-use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams. We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all-ability fun to children with special needs and their families. 

As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission.

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for an Azure Systems Administrator to join our growing IT Team. 

The Azure Systems Administrator plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining our organization's Microsoft Azure Cloud environment. This position is responsible for the secure and efficient deployment, administration, and optimization of Azure resources, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability for our mission-critical applications and services.

This role will be based out of our Burr Ridge Production facility 

About the role:

• Azure Infrastructure Management:

• Design, provision, and configure Azure infrastructure components, including virtual machines, storage accounts, networks, and application services.
• Implement resource management best practices using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure Policy.
• Manage resource allocation and optimize costs through Azure Reservations and pricing optimization strategies.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and management with Azure automation tools like PowerShell and Azure CLI.

• Security and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security best practices within the Azure environment, including role-based access control (RBAC), identity management, zero trust architecture
• Configure and manage Azure Security Center alerts and recommendations to address security vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations relevant to DoubleGood’s data.

• Application and Service Management:

• Deploy and manage cloud-based applications and services on Azure, including virtualized workloads, web applications, and databases.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and performance optimization of Azure resources to ensure efficient resource utilization and application performance.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions for Azure resources to ensure business continuity.

• User Support and Training:

• Provide technical support to internal users regarding Azure services and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain user documentation for Azure resources and processes.
• Train users on basic Azure concepts and best practices.

• Project Management:

• Participate in Azure cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Azure-based solutions.
• Collaborate with other IT staff and departments to ensure successful integration of Azure services.

• Continuous Learning and Development:

• Stay up-to-date on the latest Azure features, services, and best practices.
• Pursue relevant Azure certifications to enhance your expertise.
• Share knowledge and expertise with other team members.

Experience & Skills we value:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred or equivalent Azure certification and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud computing administration, preferably with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure services and technologies, including VMs, storage, networking, security, and application services.
• Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong security awareness and understanding of compliance best practices.

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees: 

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• 401k with 4% Company Match
• Generous PTO
• 11 Holidays in the year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees 24/7
• Company sponsored disability and life insurance 
• Monthly Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn)
• Volunteer opportunities with charity partners and the Double Good Kids Foundation
• Company events (Happy Hours, Ice Cream Trucks, Summer Shindig, Holiday Party)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone, and we encourage each person to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.