Part-time Windows Administrator IV

Chenega Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking an expert Windows Administrator IV to lead enterprise AD to Entra ID migrations for a Federal Government customer. The role includes planning migrations, implementing Entra ID synchronization, and maintaining operations across Windows-based services.

The candidate will design automation pipelines, execute pilot migrations, and provide next-day support to address authentication, profile, and application access issues while ensuring proper patching and change control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technology field.
• 15 years of experience designing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Windows system environments.
• Expertise with Active Directory, Active Directory Federated Services, and Azure AD and Entra ID.
• Kerberos/SSO
• PowerShell automation
• Large Enterprise experience
• Strict Change Control

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute AD to Entra ID migrations and domain consolidation.
• Configure Entra ID (Azure AD) synchronization and validate directory health.
• Deploy automation pipelines and pilot migrations (~200 test users).
• Perform nightly batches and issue remediation for authentication/SSO.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation for permissions, ACL remediation, and domain re-joins.
• Maintain OS patching, monitoring, and runbooks for IT ops.

Skills

Active Directory

Azure AD/Entra ID

Kerberos/SSO

PowerShell automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Summary

Join a company with Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance ! Chenega Professional Technical Services, LLC. , a Chenega Professional Services company, is looking for an expert level Windows Administrator IV , to perform enterprise identity and Active Directory (AD) migration to Entra ID and domain consolidation for a Federal Government customer.A successful candidate must demonstrate expert level knowledge and experience in planning and executing AD to Entra ID migrations and consolidation activities and provide expert technical operations and maintenance (O&M) for the supported environment.

Responsibilities

Work in coordination with the Project Manager and stakeholder to perform enterprise directory services, migration wave planning and communications, application owner engagement and compatibility testing, cutover execution with next-day support, and foundational operations & maintenance (O&M) of supported Windows-based services.Perform AD to Entra ID technical migration and identity managementConfigure Entra ID (Azure AD) identity synchronization and validate directory health as required to support migration.Deploy automation pipelines; execute pilot migrations (~200 test users) prior to full-scale cutover.Conduct controlled nightly batches Monday-Thursday (≤150 users per night) with pre/post validation.Implement Kerberos/SSO.Perform workstation/domain re-joins.Design and Execute PowerShell automation.Provide Tier 3 escalation for permissions, Access Control List (ACL) remediation, Kerberos/SSO issues, and workstation/domain re-joins.Perform PowerShell automation for bulk updates and monitoring.Execute identity cutovers and deliver next-day support to resolve authentication, profile, and application access issues including PIV certificate login troubleshooting.Monitor event/system logs and performance; maintain OS and software patching baselines (WSUS or equivalent).Assist in infrastructure planning, design, and implementation; develop project plans for transition, administration, and ongoing operations.Prepare authoritative runbooks for Tier 1 and Tier2 helpdesk support.Perform Foundational O&MPerformance monitoringOS patchingBackup/restoreConfiguration Management and Change ControlDisaster Recovery testingDocumentation and TrainingDaily status updates shall be provided before 12:00 PM MT, with urgent items escalated to PDA within one hour of identification.# Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• ~ A Bachelor's Degree in a technology field
• ~15 years of experience designing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Windows system environments
• ~ Expertise with Active Directory, Active Directory Federated Services, and Azure AD and Entra ID
• ~ Kerberos/SSO
• ~ PowerShell automation
• ~ Large Enterprise experience
• ~ Strict Change Control

Desirable Qualifications:

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)Experience with DNS, DCHPExperience with ACLExperience with Group Policy, AGPMExperience with SCCMExperience with SCOMExperience with WSUSKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipMust be able to pass the Public Trust Government background investigationStrong communication skills (both written and oral)Strong troubleshooting skillsAbility to work closely with a small teamAbility to work in a high stress environment

Teleworking Permitted?YesTeleworking Details100% remote, onsite travel as requiredEstimated Salary/WageUp to USD $50.00/Hr.