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Sr. Azure Windows System Administrator (Remote)

  • Full Time, remote
  • Motus Recruiting & Staffing
  • Hybrid, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Sr. Azure Windows System Administrator (Remote)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Sr. Azure Windows System Administrator for their remote location. This position works within the System Administration (JNPS) organization as part of the Platform Services (JNP) subgroup within the IT Enterprise Technology Operations Services (JN) group in the Information Technology (J) business line. This Azure Windows System Administrator plays a key role in application and service delivery in a primarily Windows Server environment. The position focuses on Azure/Cloud based configuration, and configuration management of the operating system, and applications that rely upon enterprise distributions of Windows Servers. The work required of this position must adhere to Cyber Security policies and be performed in a manner that is compliant with audit requirements.
This remote position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Sr. Azure Windows System Administrator:

  • Provide technical support and governance for Azure Platform Services, and systems and services provisioned within the Azure/Cloud, Virtual Datacenter, and Active Directory Domains.
  • Perform the installation, testing, maintenance, and upgrading of services and software supporting the Platform Services within the Azure/Cloud, Virtual Datacenter and Active Directory Domains.
  • Perform incident, problem management, and audit support associated with the Platform Services within the Azure/Cloud, Virtual Datacenter, and Active Directory Domains. This includes monitoring performance/availability, evaluating incidents/problems, and providing corrective action recommendations to Enterprise Windows Server technology to resolve any issues.
  • Install and decommission the necessary Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server hardware/software and configure the hardware/software to ensure security, interoperability, and interconnectivity to and from each component.
  • Provide technical support pertaining to providing the Enterprise Windows Hosting service. This includes providing technical expertise, training, consultation, and additional support to other Enterprise Windows Server support staff, other Platform as a Service (PaaS) technology support staff, and PaaS customers on subjects such as Enterprise Windows Server architecture and capabilities, platform alternatives, configuration alternatives, standards and procedures, and performance management.
  • Participate in a regular rotation providing On-Call support for JNPS.

Requirements/Qualification for Sr. Azure Windows System Administrator:

  • An associate or bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
  • 8 years of experience is required with an associate or bachelor s degree in applicable fields.
  • 10 years of experience is required with an associate or bachelor s degree not in applicable fields or without a degree.
  • Experience must include direct work experience in information technology performing system administration.
  • Advanced computer skills and knowledge of automated data systems.
  • Knowledge of the Windows server operating system and basic network architecture.
  • Knowledge of and experience with the following:
  • Managing Microsoft Azure identities and governance.
  • Deploying and managing Azure compute resources.
  • Monitoring and maintaining Azure resources.
  • Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.
  • Microsoft IIS.
  • Ivanti Patch.
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
  • Virtual Server technology using Hypervisor and Microsoft Virtual Server, or VMWare.
  • Microsoft Windows Clustering technology.
  • Working knowledge of software development life cycle processes including QA.
  • Knowledge of software build and deployment methods and practices.
  • Knowledge of principles governing network and firewalls deployments.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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