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We are looking for a Microsoft Architect & System Administrator to be part of a Digital Modernization team and be responsible for performing advanced software engineering, systems integration, and systems administration functions across enterprise Microsoft environments. The position will design, develop, implement, and support software-intensive infrastructure systems while applying established principles, standards, and tools throughout the full software development and system lifecycle. The position works independently on day-to-day objectives with significant impact to operational results and project deliverables and is responsible for entire projects or major processes within a technical area. The role also provides technical leadership by coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level staff and serving as an escalation point for complex issues.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide enterprise-level architecture, engineering, and operational support for Microsoft Windows-based systems across on-prem and cloud environments supporting DOT’s Common Operating Environment (COE)
  • Perform software and systems requirements analysis, hardware compatibility assessments, and solution design for infrastructure modernization initiatives
  • Design, implement, and support Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SCCM/MECM, Intune, and Deployment Services across enterprise environments
  • Support provisioning, patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management of Windows Server environments
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system, application, and production issues
  • serve as an escalation point across multiple technical teams
  • Develop and implement high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions and support server migrations from on‑premises to cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google Cloud)
  • Apply scripting and automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and VBScript to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
  • Support identity and access management initiatives, including role-based access controls, certificate-based authentication, MFA, and conditional access policies
  • Conduct root cause analysis and problem management for enterprise Windows systems and tools
  • Create and maintain technical documentation covering system architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Expert-level experience administering and engineering enterprise Microsoft environments
  • Expert-level experience with Microsoft Windows Server
  • Expert-level experience with Active Directory architecture, design, and administration
  • Expert-level experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including conditional access and certificate-based authentication
  • Expert-level experience with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and scripting/automation
  • Strong experience with SCCM/MECM, Deployment Services, and Intune (including co-management)
  • Experience managing VMware vSphere and Hyper‑V virtualization environments
  • Proven experience leading enterprise troubleshooting efforts and multi-team incident calls
  • Experience performing root cause analysis, risk identification, and mitigation
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in fast-paced ITSM environments

Nice to have:

  • Experience managing environments with 2,000+ servers across geographically distributed locations
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government IT Service Management (ITSM) environments
  • Experience with DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks for Windows Server
  • Experience with OpenShift and additional hypervisor platforms
  • ServiceNow ITSM platform experience
  • Microsoft certifications such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator, or M365 Administrator Expert
  • AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications
  • Experience supporting Google Workspace deployments and migrations
What we offer:
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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