Azure & Windows Admin

Compunnel, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an Azure & Windows Administrator responsible for managing Windows infrastructure and cloud solutions in Azure. The role involves administering Windows environments, managing Active Directory configurations, and employing automation tools like PowerShell and WSUS. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure administration skills and experience with deployment strategies. This position is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and offers hands-on expertise in cloud networking and system documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Windows administration and operational procedures.
• Proficiency with Active Directory/Entra administration and configuration.
• Experience with WSUS, PowerShell scripting, Azure cloud administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Windows environments.
• Manage and support Active Directory environments.
• Utilize monitoring tools like SCOM for system updates.

Skills

Windows administration

Active Directory administration

Azure cloud administration

WSUS

PowerShell scripting

Terraform

Job description

The Azure & Windows Admin is responsible for managing and supporting Windows infrastructure, Active Directory environments, and cloud solutions within Azure.

This role requires hands-on expertise with system administration, monitoring tools, automation, cloud networking, and deployment strategies.

The position also includes maintaining system documentation, runbooks, and inventories across on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Windows environments, including system policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Manage and support Active Directory/Entra environments, including configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Utilize WSUS, PowerShell, and SCOM (System Center Operations Manager) for system updates, automation, and monitoring.
• Manage Azure environments, including cloud networking, storage, hosting, resource configuration, and deployments.
• Apply Azure administration best practices and maintain Azure Runbooks & Configuration Guides.
• Work with cloud deployment strategies and DevOps practices, including infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
• Windows Runbook & Configuration Guides
• Maintain and update service and systems inventory across multiple platforms, including:
• ESX systems
• AWS systems

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Windows administration, policies, configuration, and operational procedures.
• Proficiency with Active Directory/Entra administration and configuration.
• Experience with WSUS, PowerShell scripting, and SCOM monitoring.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud administration, including networking, storage, hosting, and deployments.
• Understanding of cloud deployment strategies and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Ability to maintain detailed documentation and runbooks across multiple environments.
• Ability to manage system inventories across ESX, Azure, and AWS platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-cloud or hybrid environments.
• Experience documenting end-to-end onboarding and configuration workflows.