System Administrator

Kokosing; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to design, implement, and optimize Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments in a hybrid IT setting. The role focuses on identity and access management, cloud infrastructure, and security controls across Microsoft technologies.

The ideal candidate will manage Azure services, Entra ID, and M365 workloads, while ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and automation through PowerShell scripting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of systems administration experience.
• 3+ years administering Microsoft 365 environments.
• 3+ years supporting Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Experience with: Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune, PowerShell.
• Strong hybrid identity, MFA and Conditional Access knowledge.
• Knowledge of licensing and tenant governance.
• Microsoft certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services
• Manage Azure Virtual Machines, networking, firewall, storage accounts and resource groups
• Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop environments
• Monitor Azure resource utilization, performance and cost optimization
• Support Azure backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
• Administer Microsoft 365 tenants including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Entra ID, Intune
• Manage user provisioning, licensing, and RBAC
• Configure Defender and Purview security/compliance features
• Support Teams voice, meetings and collaboration services
• Troubleshoot mail flow, authentication, and tenant-related issues
• Assist with IAM automation and documentation

Skills

Systems administration

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Azure

Entra ID / Azure AD

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams Administration

Azure Virtual Desktop

Intune / Endpoint Management

PowerShell scripting

Hybrid identity

MFA & Conditional Access

Microsoft licensing

Microsoft certifications

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Intune

SCCM

ServiceNow

Azure AD Connect

Job description

## System AdministratorApplylocations: Fredericktown, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-102108Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.**Job Description:**We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft 365 tenant administration to support and optimize a hybrid enterprise IT environment. This role is responsible for administering cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, endpoint services, collaboration platforms, and security/compliance controls across Microsoft technologies.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing Azure services, Microsoft 365 environments, hybrid Active Directory integrations, automation, and enterprise security best practices.**Key Responsibilities****Azure Cloud Administration*** Administer and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services* Manage Azure Virtual Machines, networking, firewall, storage accounts, and resource groups* Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments* Monitor Azure resource utilization, performance, and cost optimization* Support Azure backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions* Implement and maintain Azure security controls and Conditional Access policies**Microsoft 365 Administration*** Administer Microsoft 365 tenants, including: + Exchange Online + SharePoint Online + Microsoft Teams + OneDrive for Business + Microsoft Entra ID + Intune* Manage user provisioning, licensing, and role-based access controls* Configure Microsoft Defender and Purview security/compliance features* Support Teams voice, meeting, and collaboration services* Troubleshoot mail flow, authentication, and tenant-related issues**Identity & Hybrid Infrastructure*** Support hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID environments* Maintain synchronization using Entra Connect / Azure AD Connect* Administer Group Policy Objects (GPOs)* Support Single Sign-On (SSO), MFA, and Conditional Access* Assist with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Zero Trust initiatives**Automation & Operations*** Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts* Monitor system health, alerts, and operational metrics* Support patch management and vulnerability remediation* Participate in incident response and root cause analysis* Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge articles**Required Qualifications*** 3+ years of systems administration experience* 3+ years administering Microsoft 365 environments* 3+ years supporting Microsoft Azure cloud services* Experience with: + Microsoft Entra ID + Exchange Online + SharePoint Online + Teams Administration + Azure Virtual Desktop + Intune / Endpoint Management + PowerShell scripting* Strong understanding of hybrid identity architecture* Experience implementing MFA and Conditional Access* Knowledge of Microsoft licensing and tenant governance**Preferred Qualifications*** Microsoft certifications preferred: + Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate + Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert + Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator* Experience with: + Microsoft Purview + Microsoft Sentinel + Windows Defender + Windows LAPS + ServiceNow + SCCM / Intune co-management + CMMC / NIST 800-171 environments* Experience supporting enterprise environments with 1,000+ users**Technical Skills*** Microsoft Azure* Microsoft 365 Administration* Entra ID / Azure AD* PowerShell* Windows Server* Active Directory* DNS / DHCP* VMware or Hyper-V* Intune / Endpoint Management* Microsoft DefenderNetworking fundamentalsKokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.