Sr. IT Systems Administrator I (II)

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Lower Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC in Audubon, PA, is seeking a skilled Microsoft Systems Administrator to manage Windows-based and cloud-integrated infrastructure with emphasis on NERC CIP compliance. The role covers Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure, 365, and automation using PowerShell and Ansible, plus virtualization, patching, and security hardening.

You'll design, implement, and monitor systems, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across teams to support audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in CS, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to produce high‑quality work products.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with security practices for Windows Server, Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Windows Server infrastructure for high availability.
• Administer Active Directory and Entra ID including GPOs and MFA.
• Support Microsoft 365 services: Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams.
• Implement and maintain Azure services and RBAC.
• Drive automation with PowerShell, Ansible, MECM, Intune, and DSC.
• Develop automation playbooks and scripts to improve efficiency.
• Manage virtualization platforms: Hyper-V and VMware.
• Perform patch management and security hardening.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot incidents.
• Maintain documentation for configurations and audits.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory / Entra ID

Azure services

Microsoft 365

Automation (PowerShell, Ansible)

Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware)

Patch management

Security hardening

NERC CIP compliance knowledge

Documentation & compliance evidence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

MECM

Intune

DSC

Azure AD Connect

Job description

## Sr. IT Systems Administrator I (II)Apply: Audubon, PA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-2026-4262**Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Audubon, PA** We are seeking a skilled Microsoft Systems Administrator to join our team and play a critical role in managing, securing, and optimizing our Windows‐based and cloud‐integrated infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on compliance with NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Entra ID, Azure services, Microsoft 365, automation (PowerShell and Ansible), virtualization technologies, patching, security hardening, and enterprise configuration management. This position requires a proactive approach to problem‐solving, system reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across both on‐premises and cloud Microsoft platforms. **Essential Functions:*** Design, implement, and manage Windows Server infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.* Administer and enhance Active Directory and Entra ID, including OU structure, Group Policy, identity governance, conditional access, MFA, and privileged access controls.* Support and manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and security/compliance configurations.* Implement and maintain Azure services such as Azure AD Connect, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, and role‐based access controls.* Drive automation across on‐prem and cloud environments using PowerShell, Ansible, MECM, Intune, and DSC, focusing on provisioning, configuration management, compliance enforcement, patching, and operational workflows.* Develop and maintain automation playbooks and scripts to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and ensure consistent system configurations.* Administer and support virtualization platforms, including Hyper‐V and VMware, ensuring optimal performance, resource allocation, and high availability.* Manage virtual machine lifecycle operations — provisioning, configuration, snapshots, migrations, performance tuning, and decommissioning.* Implement security best practices, including system hardening, vulnerability remediation, identity protection, and CIP‐aligned compliance controls.* Perform patch management and software deployments across Windows and cloud environments in accordance with regulatory and security requirements.* Monitor system health, analyze logs, and troubleshoot complex issues across on‐prem and cloud platforms to ensure stability and operational continuity.* Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and compliance evidence to support audits and regulatory obligations.* Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to support application deployments, cloud integrations, virtualization strategy, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.**Characteristics & Qualifications:****Required*** Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience* Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high‐quality work products* Effective verbal and written communication skills* Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* Experience with security practices for Windows Server, Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 environments **Preferred*** MBA or advanced degree* Experience with PJM operations, markets, or planning functions* Experience supporting any PJM Committees* Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance frameworks, evidence management, and audit preparation* Experience with hybrid identity environments (Active Directory + Entra ID)* Experience with enterprise automation platforms (PowerShell DSC, MECM, Intune, Ansible)