Position: Microsoft Systems Engineer
Location: Remote - End Client is in Hay River NWT
Duration: 120 hours - could be extended
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 120 hours of work done, about 15 days later
MUST HAVE: hands on experience with terminal services and network policy server with Azure MFA extension
Responsibilities:
- Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Servers on a vSphere environment.
- Manage a Microsoft domain environment, including AD, ADFS, DNS, DHCP, GPO's, DFS, ADFS, LAPS and Windows 2008, 2012, 2016 servers
- Perform enterprise-wide server and desktop systems patching for OS and standard applications
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Windows 10 and Office deployment solutions
- Monitor server performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed
- Act as a subject matter expert/Tier III support for the desktop support team
- Work with monitoring tools; manage Active Directory and Exchange; implement efficiencies through automation; maintain appropriate configurations; provide recommendations on system improvements; and assist in the transition to Office 365
Qualifications:
- MUST HAVE: hands on experience with terminal services and network policy server with Azure MFA extension
- 3 years of relevant work experience managing a Microsoft Domain, Windows Servers, Exchange, VMware, and other mission critical enterprise level systems
- Well versed with Office 365 administration
- Experience working with Cloud technologies and SaaS solutions
- Candidate must be a quick learner with exceptional communications and customer service skills
- A pro-active mind-set with a focus on constant improvement and follow through at all levels
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- In depth knowledge of their Microsoft suite of products