Microsoft Systems Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Microsoft Systems Engineer for a contract assignment with one of our premier Utility services clients in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities :
Seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Contractor to lead and manage our enterprise Certificate Management operations, with a strong focus on Microsoft Certificate Management and Active Directory integration. This role is critical to ensuring the security, reliability, and compliance of our digital identity infrastructure.

• Oversee the lifecycle management of digital certificates across the enterprise.
• Administer and maintain Microsoft Certificate Services, including deployment, renewal, revocation, and auditing.
• Integrate certificate management with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy for automated certificate enrollment.
• Develop and enforce certificate policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor certificate expiration and proactively mitigate risks of service disruption.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to support secure communications and authentication.
• Troubleshoot certificate-related issues across various platforms and services.
• Design and implement automated workflows for certificate lifecycle management, including issuance, renewal, and revocation, to reduce manual intervention and enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and documentation for certificate-related processes.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with internal and external security standards.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Certificate Management (Active Directory Certificate Services).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, including Group Policy and domain architecture.
• Experience with PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) design and implementation.
• Familiarity with certificate-based authentication (e.g., TLS/SSL, S/MIME, Smart Cards).
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO 27001).
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the Electric Utility industry or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of automation tools (e.g., PowerShell) for certificate management.
• Familiarity with cloud-based certificate solutions (e.g., Azure Key Vault, Intune).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, CISSP).

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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