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.NET
ARM
Active Directory
Analytics
Ansible
Auditing
Authentication
Backup
Capacity Management
Change Control
Change Management
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Command-line Interface
Computer Networking
Continuous Improvement
DHCP
DNS
DS
DSC
DevOps
DirectShow
Distributed File System
Documentation
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Firewall
GPO
Group Policy
Hardening
High Availability
Hosting
ITIL
IaaS
Incident Management
JIRA
Kerberos
Knowledge Base
Load Balancing
Log Analysis
Management
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft IIS Administration
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft WSUS
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Migration
Network
Network Security
OIDC
Organized
PerfMon
Performance Tuning
Problem Management
Project Management
Provisioning
Recovery
Regulatory Compliance
Replication
Reporting
Routing
SAML
SSL
SSO
Scripting
Service Delivery
ServiceNow
Soft Skills
Splunk
Storage
TCP/IP
TLS
Terraform
Testing
Virtual Machines
Virtual Private Network
WAF
Windows PowerShell

.NET
ARM
Active Directory
Analytics
Ansible
Auditing
Authentication
Backup
Capacity Management
Change Control
Change Management
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Command-line Interface
Computer Networking
Continuous Improvement
DHCP
DNS
DS
DSC
DevOps
DirectShow
Distributed File System
Documentation
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Firewall
GPO
Group Policy
Hardening
High Availability
Hosting
ITIL
IaaS
Incident Management
JIRA
Kerberos
Knowledge Base
Load Balancing
Log Analysis
Management
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft IIS Administration
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft WSUS
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Migration
Network
Network Security
OIDC
Organized
PerfMon
Performance Tuning
Problem Management
Project Management
Provisioning
Recovery
Regulatory Compliance
Replication
Reporting
Routing
SAML
SSL
SSO
Scripting
Service Delivery
ServiceNow
Soft Skills
Splunk
Storage
TCP/IP
TLS
Terraform
Testing
Virtual Machines
Virtual Private Network
WAF
Windows PowerShell

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Job Description

Summary

This Microsoft infrastructure administrator will assist with the management of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, and Azure IaaS resources. This role will be responsible for day-to-day operations, security hardening, automation, and high-availability support across on premises and cloud environments. This position will partner closely with network, security, and application teams to ensure reliable service delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Windows Server Administration: Configure and maintain Windows Server (2016–2025); manage roles/features (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, DFS, File Services), patching, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
IIS Administration: Configure and support IIS websites and applications, including application pools, bindings, SSL/TLS certificates, URL Rewrite/ARR, security hardening, and log analysis; optimize availability and performance.
Azure IaaS: Manage Azure VMs, VM Scale Sets, disks/storage, Azure Files, VNETs, subnets, NSGs/ASGs, Load Balancer/App Gateway, Bastion; implement backup (Azure Backup), DR (Azure Site Recovery), monitoring/alerts (Azure Monitor), and cost governance.
Active Directory (AD): Maintain domain health and replication; manage OU structure, users, groups, GMSAs, service accounts, and delegated permissions; troubleshoot authentication/Kerberos/NTLM issues.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Use native tools and platforms (Event Viewer, PerfMon, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) to proactively detect and resolve issues impacting availability, performance, or security.
Group Policy (GPO): Design, implement, and maintain GPOs for security baselines, server configurations, and compliance; perform impact testing and change control.
Security & Compliance: Apply CIS/Microsoft security baselines, TLS configurations, vulnerability remediation, endpoint hardening, and log review; partner with security for audits and incident response.
Automation & Scripting: Build PowerShell scripts/modules to automate routine tasks (provisioning, patching, reporting) and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Bicep/ARM/Terraform) for repeatable deployments.
Documentation & Change Management: Produce and maintain SOPs, diagrams, inventories, and runbooks; follow ITIL change/incident processes; contribute to knowledge base.
Collaboration & Support: Serve as escalation point for server/web platform issues; coordinate with app owners on deployments, certificates, and integration.
Lifecycle & Projects: Lead or support upgrades, migrations, re-platforming, and cloud adoption initiatives; drive standardization and modernization.
IRS 1075 Compliance: Provide answers and documentation, and implement changes required as part of IRS audit findings.

Required Qualifications

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

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

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Job Description:Job Title: Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator (AD/GPO/IIS)SummaryThis Microsoft infrastructure administrator will assist with the management of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, and Azure IaaS resources. This role will be responsible for day-to-day operations, security hardening, automation, and high-availability support across onpremises and cloud environments. This position will partner closely with network, security, and application teams to ensure

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