Position: Microsoft Windows Systems Architect
Location: Madison, WI
Duration: Long Term
Job Summary:
This position will be a technical lead for our backend infrastructure services. These services or systems include areas within the Microsoft Services arena including but not limited to Active Directory (AD) services including ADFS, Group Policy, Distributed File Services, Azure subscriptions, DHCP, and networking protocols and services. This person will be responsible for third (3rd ) level technical support functions for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), monitoring tools, multi-factor authentication, storage and backup, Power Shell scripting, and numerous customized off the shelf applications that have been implemented at DCF. A high-level understanding of networking protocols and network connectivity will be required.
The candidate must demonstrate both technical depth and the ability to lead modernization initiatives, ensuring the agency's infrastructure evolves strategically by partnering with external agency DOA and other third-party vendors, while wearing multiple hats across team management, project management, and hands on technical execution.
List any special qualifications & years of experience: (List any specific skills, software, or requirements the position will require. Optional format below)
Project Details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.):
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| Qualification | Desired Experience |
| Expert level experience in the MS Windows server administration including all current supported OS versions. | 10 years |
| Active Directory Group Policy implementation and troubleshooting. | 10 years |
| Expert knowledge in supporting certificate services. | 7 years |
| Expert experience in implementing technology best practices in an organization. | 7 years |
| MS Visio - Proven competencies in documenting infrastructure components for complex systems. | 7 years |
| Expert knowledge in configuring LDAP | 7 years |
| Leading teams and projects | 7 years |
| Expert knowledge of multi-factor authentication services. | 5 years |
| High-level knowledge of Omnissa Horizon and vSphere | 5 years |
| MS Office 365 support Teams, email, other | 3 years |
| System administrator for MS Azure subscriptions and services | 3 years |
Top Skills:
- The technical lead will have experience analyzing new and current technologies used within an organization with the ability to document and recommend solutions to improve on performance, stability, and cost savings to the agency (7+ years).
- The qualified candidate will have experience leading a project team as a technical expert in system implementation (7+ years)
- Expert level system administration skills for Microsoft Windows servers (10+ years)
The candidate must have high-level knowledge of Omnissa Horizon and vSphere (5+ years)
Thanks & Regards,
Harry