Active Directory Systems Administrator II

Req ID: 414069 

**This position has a hybrid schedule (3 workdays will be in-office and 2 workdays can be remote/work from home)**

BASIC PURPOSE: The Active Directory (AD) Systems Administrator is responsible for building, configuring, implementing, optimizing, and troubleshooting AD systems in a large, distributed enterprise environment. A functional understanding of infrastructure hardware, operating systems, virtualization, and cloud methodology is needed with a focus on AD architecture, operations, and authentication topology.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently process client requests for Active Directory based application access.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of all systems and application configurations and modifications
• Authentication Topology
• Security Patches
• System Performance Monitoring IAVA Compliance
• Replication Vendor Hot Fixes
• Perform or coordinate the following
  • Provide technical support for system and software issues
  • Monitor the system daily and respond immediately to security or usability concerns
  • Upgrade systems and processes as required for enhanced functionality and security issue resolution
  • Perform advanced engineering support for software applications
  • Install identified technologies on virtual servers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education and Certifications:
  • Certification in Microsoft enterprise software preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 4-6 years in IT administration with experience in MS Windows Server 2012 and 2016.
  • Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in an AD administration role is required.
• Additional experience in Azure AD, M365 and Exchange administration helpful.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Hard Skills:
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure AD, MS 365, MS Exchange.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Exceptional oral and written communicator
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and directed, with ability to effectively prioritize and execute under minimal supervision
  • Comfortable working in a team oriented/collaborative environment
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Function(s): Information Technology 

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