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Candidates MUST be located in EST or CST ONLY - no exceptions
Location: 100% Remote - must have home office and MUST RESIDE IN EST OR CST.
Travel: Possibly to Rochester, NY on a quarterly basis.
ABOUT
We are seeking a Manager of Systems and Cloud Engineering to lead our client's transition to Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will manage the team responsible for Microsoft 365 services, on-premises Active Directory, and related infrastructure platforms. This role combines leadership and technical skills involving strategic cloud planning with direct operational oversight of collaboration and directory services in a highly regulated environment.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience architecting and operating Microsoft-based platforms, a strong understanding of hybrid environments, and proven success in leading infrastructure teams. This role works closely with security, networking, and application teams to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure services to the enterprise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cloud Architecture & Migration
- Lead planning and execution of the transition to Azure, including hybrid integration strategies.
- Develop and maintain Azure cloud architecture roadmaps, standards, and best practices.
- Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams on Azure based deployments, integration and services.
- Work with the security organization to ensure the implementation of best practices around all security process and direction
Team Leadership & Operational Oversight
- Manage and mentor engineers supporting Microsoft 365, on-premises Active Directory, and related infrastructure services.
- Oversee daily engineering, operations, incident response, service requests, and system maintenance activities.
- Provide staff development, training, and performance management.
Directory & Collaboration Services
- Maintain and support enterprise-wide Active Directory services, including domain controllers, DNS, and Group Policy.
- Oversee administration of Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Intune.
- Coordinate with endpoint management and client services teams to support secure and efficient device lifecycle management.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years of experience working in technology with a focus on Microsoft enterprise infrastructure technologies
- 3+ years of experience in management or team lead role
- 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services and infrastructure architecture.
- Expertise in managing Microsoft 365 environments and on-prem Active Directory.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell).
- Experience with hybrid infrastructure and endpoint management using Intune and Autopilot.
PREFERRED
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar.
- Experience in healthcare or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with cloud governance, cost management, and operational frameworks like ITIL or Agile.
- Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender suite, or Microsoft Purview