Calista Corp
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Senior Systems Administrator

Location
Huntsville, AL
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

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Position Summary

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, administration, security, automation, and operational support of the organization's enterprise Windows server infrastructure, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, and hybrid cloud services. This position serves as the senior technical resource for Microsoft server technologies and provides technical leadership for infrastructure modernization, automation, and operational excellence.

This position will be onsite in Huntsville, Alabama

Essential Functions

  • Administer Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments while preparing for Windows Server 2025.
  • Design, administer, and troubleshoot Active Directory in complex multi-domain and multi-forest environments.
  • Manage DNS, DHCP, IPAM, DFS, File Services, Print Services, and Active Directory Certificate Services.
  • Administer Microsoft Entra ID hybrid identity, Azure AD Connect, Conditional Access, MFA, and PIM.
  • Manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Windows 11 Multi-Session, FSLogix, host pools, and image management.
  • Develop PowerShell automation, Azure Automation runbooks, and repeatable operational workflows.
  • Administer Hyper-V, Azure IaaS, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and hybrid networking.
  • Implement enterprise security controls including Defender, LAPS, BitLocker, Credential Guard, Sentinel, and security baselines.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting using Sysinternals, Event Viewer, PerfMon, ETW tracing, and packet analysis.
  • Develop documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
  • Mentor junior administrators and provide technical leadership during projects and production incidents.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years administering Windows Server in enterprise environments, including multi-domain or multi-forest Active Directory, GPO and DNS
  • 3+ years operating production workloads in Azure: VMs, VNets, NSGs, Azure Monitor, backup and Site Recovery
  • Hands-on Hyper-V (VMware a plus), including backup validation and VM migration
  • Administering RDS and/or Azure Virtual Desktop in production
  • Strong PowerShell: writes reusable, documented scripts and uses source control
  • Works in a ticket queue and CAB-style change control, and writes clear runbooks
  • Active Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and enterprise virtualization.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Microsoft AZ-104 (Azure Administrator); AZ-800/801 (Windows Server Hybrid) or AZ-305 is a plus
  • Identity management experience: Entra ID, HR-to-AD provisioning, SAML/SSO
  • Infrastructure as code (Bicep, Terraform) or configuration automation
  • Experience with multi-tenant or merger/divestiture environments
  • Experience mentoring junior administrators

Core Competencies

  • Enterprise Systems Administration
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Technical Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Mentoring
  • Continuous Improvement

Success Measures

  • High availability of enterprise infrastructure.
  • Successful delivery of modernization initiatives.
  • Operational efficiency through automation.
  • Secure and compliant infrastructure.
  • High-quality documentation and knowledge sharing.

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

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