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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator - **Company:** SSTech LLC - **Location:** Ohio City, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Active Directory, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Distributed File Systems, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Information Services (IIS), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Kerberos (Protocol), Log Analysis, Microsoft Security Essentials, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Routing, NT LAN Manager, OpenID, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Runbook, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Platforms, Data Logging, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Bicep, Perfmon, CIS Benchmarks, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Splunk, Event Viewer, Wsus, Servicenow - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/df16e77f-0880-483a-a1ab-315d4cc3e76a ## About the Role Experience: 5-7+ years administering Windows Server, AD, GPO, and IIS in mid?to?large enterprise environments. Technical Proficiency: Windows Server (2016-2025), AD DS, DNS, restores. Group Policy design and troubleshooting (RSOP, GPMC, GPResult). IIS configuration, SSL/TLS, bindings, app pools, URL Rewrite/ARR, logging. Azure IaaS (VMs, VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancer/App Gateway, Azure Backup/ASR, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics). PowerShell scripting (automation, modules, REST/Graph, CLI). 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., 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. ## Description 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., 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. 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