SR International INC. · Ohio
SR International INC. is seeking a senior Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator to join our team supporting the State of Ohio’s enterprise infrastructure. You will manage hybrid environments combining on-premises Windows Server with Azure cloud services, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance. This is a remote role with a long-term contract through June 2027. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on modernizing IT infrastructure and supporting critical state services. Ideal candidates are experienced in Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS, Azure IaaS, and PowerShell automation, with strong documentation and troubleshooting skills. We value technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to operational excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic, mission-critical environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
What You Will Do
Administer and maintain Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and Group Policy.
Manage Azure IaaS resources including virtual machines, networking, storage, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
Configure and support IIS websites, SSL certificates, application pools, URL rewrite, ARR, and logging.
Implement and maintain Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for performance and security monitoring.
Automate tasks using PowerShell and manage Azure resources via REST/Graph API and Azure CLI.
Ensure compliance and security across hybrid environments using ITIL frameworks.
Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for team knowledge sharing.
Support incident response and problem resolution for critical infrastructure services.
What We Are Looking For
5–7+ years of Windows Server Administration (2016–2025).
Expertise in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Deep knowledge of Group Policy (GPO), RSOP, GPMC, and GPResult.
Proven experience with IIS Administration (SSL/TLS, Application Pools, URL Rewrite, ARR, Logging).
Strong Azure IaaS skills (VMs, VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancer/App Gateway).
Experience with Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR).
Proficiency in Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
Expertise in DNS, DHCP, File Services, and DFS.
Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
Experience with REST/Graph API and Azure CLI.
ITIL Change, Incident & Problem Management certification or experience.
Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.
Nice to Have
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801).
Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).
Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM/ConfigMgr).
WSUS experience.
Defender for Cloud experience.
Microsoft Sentinel experience.
Splunk / ELK experience.
ServiceNow or Jira experience.
Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform, DSC, Ansible).
Azure Policy / Blueprints experience.
Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Routing, Firewalls, Load Balancing).
.NET Application Hosting experience.
SSO (SAML/OIDC) experience.
App Gateway/WAF experience.
Certificate Pinning & Mutual TLS experience.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging, mission-critical role with real impact, apply today!