Job description
Sr. Microsoft Administrator
Remote
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Microsoft Administrator serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the architecture, administration, security, stability, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Microsoft infrastructure environment. This role works on. the design and optimization of Hyper-V virtualization, Microsoft Intune endpoint management, Microsoft 365 services, and hybrid identity through Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. The position provides expert-level troubleshooting and escalation support across Windows Server, Group Policy, PKI, Veeam and related infrastructure technologies. Responsibilities include monitoring system health, managing patching and platform lifecycles, and remediating vulnerabilities. The position leads major technical projects, establishes infrastructure standards, maintains operational documentation, and mentors other administrators through technical guidance and knowledge transfer. Participation in on-call support, incident response, and planned maintenance outside normal business hours is required.
RESPONSIBILITY BREAKDOWN
Percentages represent guidelines only; may vary by position and fluctuate due to changing business needs.
35% – Lead and execute transformative projects for enterprise infrastructure
20% – Eliminate technical debt through various migrations and upgrades while aiming to modernize current processes
20% – Tier 3 technical support – Support other team members by providing industry expertise on difficult and complex issues.
15% – Backup, recovery, and high availability – Implement and manage strategies for data protection and uptime.
10% – Documentation and compliance – Maintain accurate records of configurations, policies, and procedures.
TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Intune & Modern Endpoint Management — Proven expertise managing device compliance, configuration profiles, app deployment, and conditional access via Intune (MDM/MAM). Device provisioning with Autopilot; JAMF experience for macOS a plus.
Hyper-V virtualization — Design, deployment, and administration of Hyper-V hosts and virtual infrastructure, including clustering, live migration, and capacity planning
Microsoft 365 administration — Deep hands-on experience administering Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and O365 security/compliance in an enterprise tenant.
Windows Server & Client OS — Administration, patching, and hardening across current Microsoft server and desktop operating systems.
Core Microsoft infrastructure services — Active Directory, Group Policy, PKI and SCCM
Citrix Administration – Support of Citrix environments (CVAD, PVS); NetScaler experience is a plus
Backup & disaster recovery — Implementation and management of enterprise backup and DR solutions (Veeam preferred).
Automation & scripting — Proficiency with PowerShell and command-line scripting to automate provisioning, reporting, and routine administration.
Networking fundamentals — Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall concepts to support infrastructure troubleshooting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of hands-on experience with system administration
The targeted pay range for this role is $114,478 - $154,882. The total compensation package for this position may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, specific work geography, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
As a member of the Pella Family of Brands team, you will be eligible for company sponsored benefits that include healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and much more.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.