Azure & Windows Server Administrator

First Financial Bank Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank Texas is hiring a Server Administrator in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on day-to-day administration of Windows Server and Active Directory, with hybrid cloud management via Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 in a primarily in-office setting.

You will drive automation, maintain security controls, and coordinate with Cybersecurity and IT teams to support business operations and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of Windows Server and Active Directory administration in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Knowledge of virtualization, storage, and backup technologies.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting or similar automation tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server environments, including configuration, patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting per change management.
• Deploy, configure, manage, and support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments (compute, storage, networking, identity).
• Monitor cloud and on‑prem systems for performance, availability, and capacity; troubleshoot and remediate issues.
• Administer Active Directory objects, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Maintain hybrid identity using Microsoft Entra ID Connect and synchronize health.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Apply security controls enforcing least-privilege and secure authentication.
• Develop automation using PowerShell and IaC to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and IT teams on vulnerability remediation and audits.
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Azure administration

Microsoft 365 administration

Active Directory

Windows Server administration

Hybrid/infrastructure automation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Job description

First Financial Bank Texas is hiring a Server Administrator in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on day-to-day administration of Windows Server and Active Directory, with hybrid cloud management via Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 in a primarily in-office setting.

You will drive automation, maintain security controls, and coordinate with Cybersecurity and IT teams to support business operations and regulatory compliance.