Microsoft Server and Azure IaaS Administrator

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About the role

Job Summary: This role is for a Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator responsible for managing and supporting Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, and Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service resources. The administrator will ensure high availability, security, automation, and compliance across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities:

Configure and maintain Windows Server (2016-2025) including roles such as AD DS, DNS, DHCP, DFS, and File Services.
Manage IIS websites and applications, including application pools, SSL/TLS certificates, URL Rewrite, and security hardening.
Administer Azure IaaS components such as VMs, VM Scale Sets, storage, VNETs, Load Balancers, Bastion, backups, disaster recovery, and monitoring.
Maintain Active Directory health, replication, OU structure, users, groups, service accounts, and troubleshoot authentication issues.
Design, implement, and maintain Group Policy Objects for security baselines and compliance.
Monitor system performance and security using native tools and Azure Monitor; proactively troubleshoot issues.
Apply security best practices including CIS/Microsoft baselines, vulnerability remediation, endpoint hardening, and audit support.
Develop PowerShell scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code templates (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) for automation and deployment.
Document procedures, maintain runbooks, and adhere to ITIL change and incident management processes.
Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to support deployments, certificates, and integrations.
Lead or assist with upgrades, migrations, cloud adoption, and modernization projects.
Support IRS 1075 compliance efforts by providing documentation and implementing required changes.
Required Skills & Certifications:
Expertise in Windows Server administration (2016 and later).Strong experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and IIS management.
Proficiency managing Azure IaaS environments including VMs, networking, storage, and backup solutions.
PowerShell scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) skills.
Knowledge of security best practices, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks.
Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting using native Windows and Azure tools.
Familiarity with ITIL change and incident management processes.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Windows Server certifications.
Experience with IIS security hardening and SSL/TLS management.
Knowledge of IRS 1075 compliance requirements.
Experience with cloud migration and modernization projects.
Special Considerations:
Must comply with IRS 1075 audit and documentation requirements.
Role involves collaboration across multiple teams and escalation support.
Security and compliance are critical aspects of the role.

Scheduling: Regular work hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.Fully remote position. Initial contract duration of 6+ months with possible extension.

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