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Microsoft Operations Systems Administrator

Amadan Recruitment

New York City, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75–$90 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Operations, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, DNS (Domain Name System), Ecosystems, Identity Data Management, Incident Response, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows NT Group Policy, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, OAuth, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Design, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Vehicle Fleets, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
New York City, NY
POSTED
29 days ago

Role Overview

As a Senior Technical Leader, you will be the primary architect and administrator for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and Enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM). This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of deep technical expertise and strategic foresight to drive innovation, ensure operational resilience, and secure a complex hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Tenant & Platform Leadership: Lead the administration of M365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) and spearhead the integration of emerging tools like Microsoft Copilot.

  • Identity & Access Governance: Architect and manage Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, overseeing Conditional Access, MFA, and modern IAM frameworks (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).

  • Lifecycle & Security: Design workflows for provisioning, entitlement management, and compliance. Act as a key player in Security Incident Response (CrowdStrike, Duo, ISE).

  • Modern Endpoint Management: Oversee the global Windows endpoint fleet using Intune, SCCM, and Ivanti; manage GPOs and core server infrastructure.

  • Automation & Efficiency: Build and maintain high-level automation using PowerShell, Power Automate, and Bash to streamline operations.

  • Tier-3 Engineering: Resolve high-impact outages through advanced root-cause analysis and partner with cloud/network teams to optimize hybrid performance.

  • Mentorship: Establish operational best practices and mentor junior staff to elevate the team’s collective technical bar.

Qualifications & Technical Profile

Core Competencies

  • Critical Problem Solver: Ability to dismantle complex outages and deliver calm, focused solutions under pressure.

  • Risk Mitigation: Proactive approach to identifying and neutralizing operational risks in mission-critical environments.

Technical Requirements

  • Systems Management: Expert-level proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and GPO administration.

  • Modern Management: Hands-on experience with Intune, SCCM, and Ivanti.

  • Scripting: Strong PowerShell proficiency (supplemented by Bash or Power Automate).

  • Security: Experience supporting Zero Trust architecture and responding to endpoint threats.

  • Operational Flexibility: Willingness to provide advanced support for urgent after-hours escalations and maintain an on-site presence for team collaboration.

Preferred Expertise

  • Advanced mastery of Microsoft Entra ID and modern IAM.

  • Experience with virtualization, cloud computing, and Copilot Studio.

About the Company

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Amadan Recruitment

INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services