System Administrator / MS Cloud Engineer

Join AZAD as a System Administrator – Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Provide support to Unified Communications within the IT department at the facility. This position supports Enterprise Messaging and cloud communications through Exchange Online, M365 for Government, Exchange Online Protection, Teams for Government, OneDrive for Government, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Purview. The Cloud System Administrator 3 provides service support for JNPCs cloud-based Exchange Online, M365 for Government, Teams for Government, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Purview, as well as messaging system support to facilitate sustainable, stable and secure enterprise, on‑prem level servers including backup recovery, performance tuning, upgrades / patches, maintenance, troubleshooting, archiving, and litigation hold and e‑discovery support. The Cloud System Administrator 3 performs a variety of work related to administrating and supporting the Unified Communications team.

This is a 2‑year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time remote but must reside in Washington, Oregon, Montana or Idaho.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $60.00 - $64.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Information / Computer Technology (or related technical field) is preferred.
• With an applicable Associate's or Bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience is required.
• Without an applicable degree, 10 years of experience is required.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing cloud‑based system & service administration.
• 2 years of experience with scripting skills sufficient to maintain Exchange Online, Entra ID, and M365 environments.
• 5 years of experience troubleshooting hybrid and cloud‑based system level problems.
• Ability to interpret architecture and design configurations from vendors or other teams to enable clear implementation standards and guidelines.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License / Real ID is required.

Preferred

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer‑centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co‑paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k) Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD values diversity – in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job‑related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service‑medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.

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