Cloud and Systems Administrator

Corporate Technologies seeking a Cloud and Systems Administrator who is responsible for the administration, security, reliability, and modernization of CT’s infrastructure, Microsoft cloud environment, endpoints, and enterprise applications.The role will support the current hybrid environment while helping CT transition toward a cloud-first architecture centered around Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft 365, Defender XDR, automation, and modern endpoint management. Job Duties:

• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Support Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and remaining hybrid infrastructure.
• Administer and support enterprise business applications, permissions, SSO, integrations, and vendor escalations.
• Expand Microsoft Intune for endpoint management, configuration, compliance, application deployment, and Windows Autopilot.
• Help transition devices and identity services from traditional Active Directory toward Entra ID.
• Implement and manage Conditional Access, MFA, passwordless authentication, and identity security.
• Implement and administer Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, and related Microsoft security technologies.
• Improve system uptime, monitoring, redundancy, backup, recovery, and overall availability.
• Identify infrastructure and applications that can be migrated, consolidated, or replaced with cloud services.
• Automate repetitive administration using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, APIs, and other automation tools.
• Troubleshoot escalated infrastructure, application, identity, endpoint, and Microsoft cloud issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in change management and disaster recovery planning.
• Coordinate and collaborate with network engineering, business application, and database administration functions to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of corporate infrastructure (hardware/software) to meet business demands.
• Managing Windows Server and Domain Services lifecycle to ensure maximum security of our systems and data.
• Leading the design and creation of a Windows infrastructure refresh while coaching Service Desk personnel for cross training opportunities and skills overlap. This will include updating/migrating Domain Controllers, DNS and DHCP servers, certificate services, and other core Windows services that are refreshed.
• Evaluating operating system and application software and security updates and applying these updates in a promotional process from lower environments to production.
• Maintain and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing.
• Document the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio; make recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives.
• Monitoring servers, services, processes, and application-level performance and availability and troubleshooting where appropriate.
• Investigating security alerts from SIEM solution to respond to potential threats.
• Adhering to an IT Service Desk, Change Management and Problem Management ITIL framework.
• Document the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio; make recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives.

• 5+ years in Cloud and Systems Administrator role
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field; or 5 additional years of experience in the IT field including one industry certification related to Microsoft technologies.
• Optimistic, proactive, energetic approach to work habits, management techniques, and communications.
• A passion for technology. Ability to adapt quickly to changing technology.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, assignments and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Methodical and disciplined approach to problem solving. Attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of end-users in a clear, professional and concise manner
• Self-management and leadership skills.
• Detail oriented with demonstrated customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to perform independent research to help develop strategic objectives and direction.

The pay range for this position is $75,000.00 - $81,000.00 annually Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability

Job DescriptionCorporate Technologies is a leading provider of managed IT solutions to businesses and institutions in Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, Southern California, Kansas, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, and New Jersey. With over 40 years of experience and more than 200 employees, Corporate Technologies provides Fortune 500 level IT support to small and medium sized businesses. We offer unique IT solutions, including managed IT services, cloud services, staffing, voice and data systems, storage and virtualization, consulting, and networking solutions. If you are looking to break into the IT industry this may be a great opportunity for you. We would love for you to bring your skills and be part of our team!