Azure Infrastructure Administrator (Windows Server/IIS/Active Directory)-[Hybrid]

Title: Azure Infrastructure Administrator (Windows Server/IIS/Active Directory)

Location: Columbus, OH (Local Ohio candidates preferred)

Position: IT Consultant 1 (ITC1)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Interview: Webcam

Visa: Any Visa except CPT, TN, and Green Card (Passport Number required for I-94 verification)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Administrator to support and maintain enterprise Microsoft infrastructure across on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, Azure IaaS, and PowerShell automation. This role involves infrastructure management, security hardening, troubleshooting, automation, and supporting cloud modernization initiatives.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments (2016–2025)
• Strong experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy (GPO), and IIS
• Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS services including Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, NSGs, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics
• Experience configuring and supporting IIS websites, SSL/TLS certificates, application pools, URL Rewrite, and logging
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Experience with Windows Server patching, performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewall rules, and load balancing
• Experience with ITIL processes, change management, and technical documentation
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification

Preferred Skills

• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801)
• Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700)
• Experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr/MECM), WSUS, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Splunk, ELK, ServiceNow, or Jira
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep
• Knowledge of Azure Policy, DSC, or Ansible
• Familiarity with .NET application hosting, SSO (SAML/OIDC), WAF, and certificate management

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server infrastructure in enterprise environments
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, DNS, DHCP, and IIS services
• Deploy, configure, and support Azure IaaS resources and virtual infrastructure
• Monitor server health, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize system performance
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administration and operational tasks
• Implement security best practices, vulnerability remediation, and compliance standards
• Support backup, disaster recovery, server upgrades, migrations, and cloud modernization projects
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, security, and application teams to ensure reliable service delivery
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and change records