Hybrid Systems Administrator - IAM, AD & Cloud Expert

Emergent Software; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Software is seeking a Systems Administrator for a 6+ month contract. Hybrid role in the West suburbs of Minneapolis, MN with onsite Tue–Thu; US work authorization required.

You will support identity, access, and infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta, MFA, SSO, and Exchange/365, plus patching, PKI, and remote access technologies.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, including patching methodologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Exchange, Outlook, and mail migration concepts.
• Exposure to IAM platforms such as Okta, including SSO and MFA.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Azure environments is preferred.
• Understanding of remote desktop infrastructure and secure remote access solutions.
• Exposure to certificate management and PKI concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of Active Directory, including user and group management, permissions, and basic Group Policy maintenance
• Assist with identity and access management (IAM) platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta
• Help configure and support SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies
• Perform routine system maintenance including server patching, updates, and monitoring of Windows Server environments
• Assist with administration of Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365, including user provisioning and mailbox support
• Support remote access technologies including RDS and VPN connectivity
• Assist with certificate and PKI management, including tracking renewals and resolving basic issues
• Monitor systems and troubleshoot incidents, escalating complex issues as needed
• Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps
• Participate in on-call or after-hours support as required

Skills

Active Directory

Azure AD / Entra ID

Okta

MFA / SSO

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Exchange / Microsoft 365

RDS / VPN

PKI / Certificates

Job description

Emergent Software is seeking a Systems Administrator for a 6+ month contract. Hybrid role in the West suburbs of Minneapolis, MN with onsite Tue–Thu; US work authorization required.

You will support identity, access, and infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Okta, MFA, SSO, and Exchange/365, plus patching, PKI, and remote access technologies.