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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