Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator

Ardent Technologies, Inc. is an accredited small business providing a full range of IT support services, cybersecurity services, staff augmentation, fiscal management, and administrative support. Headquarters in Dayton, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ardent has served federal, state/local government, commercial, and higher education markets across the US since 2000. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction drives our growth—and yours.

Job Description 

·       We are currently seeking a highly motivated “Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator” to join our team for a project with our esteemed client. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in “ Windows Server, Azure IaaS Administrator, IIS configuration, SSL/TLS, bindings, app pools, URL Rewrite/ARR, logging, RSOP, GPMC, GPResult, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Network Engineer  ” with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.

Job Description

Job Description:

·       Experience: 5–7+ years administering Windows Server, AD, GPO, and IIS in mid‑to‑large enterprise environments.

·       Technical Proficiency:

o   Windows Server (2016–2025), AD DS, DNS, restores.

o   Group Policy design and troubleshooting (RSOP, GPMC, GPResult).

o   IIS configuration, SSL/TLS, bindings, app pools, URL Rewrite/ARR, logging.

o   Azure IaaS (VMs, VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancer/App Gateway, Azure Backup/ASR, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

o   PowerShell scripting (automation, modules, REST/Graph, CLI).

·       Process & Practices: Strong documentation, change control, and incident/problem management (ITIL).

·       Soft Skills: Clear communicator, collaborative, organized, and able to prioritize across multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Certifications:

o   Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ‑800/AZ‑801)

o   PlNice to Have: Azure Network Engineer (AZ‑700)

·       Enterprise Tools: Experience with MCM/ConfigMgr, WSUS, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Splunk/ELK, ServiceNow/Jira.

·       Networking: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, firewall rules, load balancing, private endpoints.

·       Web/App Integration: Familiarity with .NET application hosting, SSO (SAML/OIDC), App Gateway/WAF, certificate pinning, mutual TLS.

·       Infrastructure-as-Code & Config: Experience with Bicep/ARM/Terraform, DSC, or Ansible; Azure Policy/Blueprints.

·       Azure DevOps: Experience with server-side configurations

Required/Desired Skills:

·       5–7+ years administering Windows Server, AD, GPO, and IIS in mid to large enterprise environments.            Required

·       Group Policy design and troubleshooting (RSOP, GPMC, GPResult).               Required           

·       Windows Server (2016–2025), AD DS, DNS, restores         Required                           

·       IIS configuration, SSL/TLS, bindings, app pools, URL Rewrite/ARR, logging Required           

·       Azure IaaS (VMs, VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancer/App Gateway, Azure Backup/ASR, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).          Required           

·       PowerShell scripting (automation, modules, REST/Graph, CLI).               Required           

·       Azure Administrator Associate (AZ 104), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ 800/AZ 801)  Required         

·       Azure Network Engineer (AZ 700)             Nice to have                   

·       Experience with MCM/ConfigMgr, WSUS, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Splunk/ELK, ServiceNow/Jira     Required                   

·       Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, firewall rules, load balancing, private endpoints.            Required           

·       Familiarity with .NET application hosting, SSO (SAML/OIDC), App Gateway/WAF, certificate pinning, mutual TLS     Required                         

·       Experience with Bicep/ARM/Terraform, DSC, or Ansible; Azure Policy/Blueprints.            Required           

Submit your resume to or apply directly through Dice. For immediate consideration, please include the “Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.