Senior IT Project Analyst

GCS Technologies; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Project Analyst to oversee diverse IT infrastructure projects, focusing on Microsoft Azure and Office 365 technologies. This role requires a passion for problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will lead teams while ensuring successful project delivery, managing cloud, server, networking, and security initiatives. With flexible work-from-home options and a supportive environment for personal development, this position is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

75% to 100% work-from-home options

Flexible Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Office 365 administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement multiple IT infrastructure projects.
• Lead teams while understanding business needs driving IT projects.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Azure

Office 365 Administration

IT Infrastructure Project Management

Networking

Firewall Management

Education

Relevant Certifications

Experience in IT Infrastructure

Tools

VMware vSphere

Dell Sonicwall

Meraki

Ring Central

Job description

Senior IT Project Analysts are responsible for managing and implementing multiple IT infrastructure projects for a wide variety of clients, similar to systems engineers but with a focus on Microsoft Azure and 365 technologies. These projects can also include cloud, server, networking, storage, security, and virtualization. This job also requires frequent learning of new technologies, software, and best practices. Additionally, continuous personal development outside regular business hours is necessary to succeed and advance in this position.

Mandatory Qualities of Candidate

• Passionate Problem Solver
• Excellent communication skills
• Committed to continuous improvement of self and the team
• Able to lead while being part of the team
• Understanding of the business needs that drive IT projects
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft cloud: Azure and Office 365 Administration
• History of successfully completing multiple major IT infrastructure projects (ideally in a consulting or managed services capacity)

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• Windows Server 2012 and above deployment and migration experience (MCSE Certification ideal) specifically:
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• File and Print Services
• Remote Desktop Services
• VMware vSphere Virtualization deployment and migration experience
• Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 deployment and migration experience
• Network configuration experience including VLANs, spanning-tree, and routing
• Advanced firewall/Intrusion detection configuration and management experience, preferably using Dell Sonicwall or Meraki (CSSA Certification)
• Familiarity with VOIP solutions, such as Ring Central

Additional Requirements

• History of leading multiple IT infrastructure projects
• Frequent work outside normal business hours
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Certifications: Preference is given to well certified individuals
• Experience: 4+ years experience working on IT infrastructure projects
• Education: Degrees are valued but not required. We prefer experience and certifications

Benefits

• 75% to 100% work-from-home options
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance available
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance

GCS is an equal opportunity employer. GCS is a certified small business.