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Senior Systems Engineer (Microsoft Infrastructure & Automation)

Note: This is not a networking or frontline security support role.

Design, deploy, and manage hybrid environments spanning on-premises and Azure (IaaS, PaaS, M365)
Implement and manage Entra ID (Azure AD), federation, and role-based access control (RBAC)
Lead device lifecycle automation using Intune, Autopilot, and modern endpoint management strategies
Architect and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity solutions using Azure- tools (e.g., Azure Site Recovery)
Develop and maintain PowerShell automation for system configuration and operational efficiency
Build and manage ARM/Bicep templates to standardize Azure deployments
Implement IaC practices across VMware and Hyper-V environments for scalable provisioning
Leverage Azure Automation, Azure Arc, and System Center for unified hybrid infrastructure management
Design self-service provisioning and automated workflows across Microsoft platforms
Integrate Microsoft Graph, Logic Apps, and Power Automate to streamline operations
Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
Utilize Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Sentinel for governance, compliance, and security alignment
Support conditional access, protection, and zero-trust initiatives
Monitor system health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Endpoint Analytics
Analyze trends and proactively improve performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
Ensure adherence to SLOs and service performance targets
Plan and execute cloud migrations and DR strategies for on-prem workloads
Conduct failover testing and recovery simulations
Partner with stakeholders to modernize legacy applications for cloud readiness
Support audits and remediation efforts using Microsoft compliance tools

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
7–10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration
Strong expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, and PowerShell
Experience with hybrid environments and cloud transformation initiatives

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of Azure services, governance, and cost optimization
Hands-on experience with Azure Site Recovery, backup, and DR orchestration
Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualization platforms
Experience with endpoint management, SCCM co-management, and policy automation
Strong scripting and automation mindset (PowerShell required)

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
ITIL Foundation (or equivalent)

What Success Looks Like

Highly automated, scalable, and resilient Microsoft infrastructure
Reduced manual effort through automation and IaC adoption
Improved system performance, uptime, and cost efficiency
Strong alignment with modern cloud, compliance, and governance standards

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