Remote Systems Architect

Description:

• The Systems Architect is responsible for all aspects of Windows server infrastructure, focusing on the architecture of Windows infrastructure and connected technologies.
• This role involves managing certificates, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and various other on-premises and cloud applications.
• The position emphasizes the overall design and architecture of IT systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategies.
• The role provides a high-level vision and roadmap for technology implementation.
• Responsibilities include designing, building, managing, and maintaining Windows-based systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.
• The architect will handle the architecture and administration of Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, and other connected technologies.
• Duties include implementing upgrades, managing migrations, performing optimizations, troubleshooting, and administering proactive monitoring solutions and server management platforms.
• The role requires VMWARE, Okta, and Rubrik administration.
• Collaboration with the Information Security team is essential to quickly remediate any security concerns.
• The architect will provide Level 3 support to the Service Desk team and execute project tasks related to systems and applications.
• Responsibilities also include writing and utilizing scripts, templates, interfaces, and utility applications to enhance functionality.
• The role involves designing, building, and implementing automation to improve efficiency in collaboration with cross-departmental IT teams.
• Support for integration of platforms via SSO and creation of robust technical documentation, including architectural and data-flow diagrams, is required.
• Participation in on-call coverage as needed and support for key initiatives as defined by management are also part of the role.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of experience supporting Windows-based technologies in a 24x7 environment, utilizing an agile approach and performing systems lifecycle management through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Intune.
• A minimum of 7+ years supporting Active Directory is required.
• Candidates should have at least 5+ years of experience supporting backup systems.
• Experience providing IT support for 5+ years is a plus.
• Desired skills include expertise in Windows infrastructure, VMware, advanced Active Directory, AWS (including IAM and administration of servers/containers), DNS, PKI, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 Administration (including advanced Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and EntraID administration).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Leadership skills in providing solutions and recommendations are also required.

Benefits:

• The base salary range for this position is $125K to $135K per year, with the offered salary determined by factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic market data.
• Business Wire offers the ability to work remotely.
• Excellent health benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• Employees receive a $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources.
• A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and annual profit-sharing contribution (subject to company performance) is provided.
• Additional benefits include PTO, Floating Holidays, a Wellness Day Off, a Birthday Day Off, and more.