Job Summary:The System Specialist will manage, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise IT systems with a focus on Microsoft 365, hybrid/on-premises Active Directory, Windows Server, AWS cloud services, and Power Shell scripting. This role involves proactive infrastructure support, security compliance, automation, and cross-team collaboration to ensure high availability and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 environments, including tenant management, security policies, Exchange Online, Teams, and endpoint configurations.
Design, implement, and maintain hybrid Active Directory setups, integrating on-premises AD with Azure AD Connect for seamless synchronization.
Manage Windows Server deployments (2019/2022), including patching, high availability clustering, Group Policy management, and RDP/SSH access controls.
Oversee AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, Route 53, Transfer Family), perform cost optimization, scaling, and integration with hybrid environments.
Develop and automate administrative tasks using advanced Power Shell scripting, including reporting, compliance checks, and deployment pipelines.
Troubleshoot complex issues across hybrid setups, conduct security audits, and enforce compliance with standards like GDPR and ISO 27001.
Collaborate with teams on migrations, upgrades (e.g., VMware ESXi integrations), and documentation for IT projects.
Monitor system performance using tools like Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Cloud Watch, and generate automated reports.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of hands-on experience as a System Administrator in enterprise environments.
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration, hybrid/on-premises AD (Azure AD Connect), and Windows Server management.
Strong AWS experience with EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and cost management tools.
Advanced Power Shell scripting skills for automation, with Bash familiarity as a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with VMware ESXi, Microsoft Sentinel, and hybrid cloud migrations.
Knowledge of ITIL practices, ticketing systems (Freshservice, Jira), and network troubleshooting.
Azure cloud, AD, security, SSO integration, Power Shell scripts, Microsoft integrations, power apps, MS forms, MS power apps, MS power automate, AWS services.
Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.