Aviation Training Consulting
IT Specalist
Aviation Training Consulting, Edmond, Oklahoma, United States, 73034
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a skilled IT Specialist to join our team, with expertise in Microsoft 365 and Active Directory administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our organization's Microsoft 365 environment, local Active Directory infrastructure, user account management, and system policy creation and enforcement. This position may require after hours work for system maintenance and updates. Some travel may be required on short notice. Professional development opportunities available.
Essential Functions of the Position:
1. Microsoft 365 Administration
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Manage and maintain the organization's Microsoft 365 tenant
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Configure and optimize Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams
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Implement and manage security features within the Microsoft 365 environment
2. Active Directory Management
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Administer and maintain the local Active Directory infrastructure
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Design and implement Active Directory organizational units (OUs) and group policies
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Manage Active Directory replication, sites, and services
3. User Account Management
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Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts in both Microsoft 365 and local Active Directory
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Manage user licenses, access rights, and permissions
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Implement and maintain user authentication methods, including multi-factor authentication
4. System Policies and Security
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Develop, implement, and maintain system policies to ensure security and compliance
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Create and manage group policies to enforce security standards and configurations
-
Regularly review and update policies to align with best practices and organizational needs
5. Troubleshooting and Support
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Provide technical support for Microsoft 365 and Active Directory related issues
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems related to user access, permissions, and system policies
Requirements
CompTIA Security+ certificationMinimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in IT administration, with a focus on Microsoft technologiesExtensive experience with Active Directory, including design, implementation, and troubleshootingProficiency in creating and managing group policies and system policiesDemonstrated experience in implementing and managing security measures in Microsoft environmentsProven track record of successfully managing Microsoft 365 environments for medium to large organizationsExtensive experience in system troubleshooting, including hardware and software issuesDemonstrated proficiency in staging new user computers and provisioning new user accounts efficientlyHistory of effectively creating and enforcing system policies to maintain security and operational efficiencyStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalPreferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certificationCompTIA Network+ certificationExperience with PowerShell scripting for automation of administrative tasksFamiliarity with Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity managementKnowledge of compliance standards (e.g., RMF, CMMC) and their implementation in IT systemsKnowledge of STIG implementationKnowledge of network hardware and configurationExperience with email gateways and their managementFamiliarity with Proxmox Virtual EnvironmentExperience with Tactical RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) toolsUnderstanding of CAT and fiber optic cabling systems and their installation
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a skilled IT Specialist to join our team, with expertise in Microsoft 365 and Active Directory administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our organization's Microsoft 365 environment, local Active Directory infrastructure, user account management, and system policy creation and enforcement. This position may require after hours work for system maintenance and updates. Some travel may be required on short notice. Professional development opportunities available.
Essential Functions of the Position:
1. Microsoft 365 Administration
-
Manage and maintain the organization's Microsoft 365 tenant
-
Configure and optimize Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams
-
Implement and manage security features within the Microsoft 365 environment
2. Active Directory Management
-
Administer and maintain the local Active Directory infrastructure
-
Design and implement Active Directory organizational units (OUs) and group policies
-
Manage Active Directory replication, sites, and services
3. User Account Management
-
Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts in both Microsoft 365 and local Active Directory
-
Manage user licenses, access rights, and permissions
-
Implement and maintain user authentication methods, including multi-factor authentication
4. System Policies and Security
-
Develop, implement, and maintain system policies to ensure security and compliance
-
Create and manage group policies to enforce security standards and configurations
-
Regularly review and update policies to align with best practices and organizational needs
5. Troubleshooting and Support
-
Provide technical support for Microsoft 365 and Active Directory related issues
-
Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems related to user access, permissions, and system policies
Requirements
CompTIA Security+ certificationMinimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in IT administration, with a focus on Microsoft technologiesExtensive experience with Active Directory, including design, implementation, and troubleshootingProficiency in creating and managing group policies and system policiesDemonstrated experience in implementing and managing security measures in Microsoft environmentsProven track record of successfully managing Microsoft 365 environments for medium to large organizationsExtensive experience in system troubleshooting, including hardware and software issuesDemonstrated proficiency in staging new user computers and provisioning new user accounts efficientlyHistory of effectively creating and enforcing system policies to maintain security and operational efficiencyStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalPreferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate certificationCompTIA Network+ certificationExperience with PowerShell scripting for automation of administrative tasksFamiliarity with Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity managementKnowledge of compliance standards (e.g., RMF, CMMC) and their implementation in IT systemsKnowledge of STIG implementationKnowledge of network hardware and configurationExperience with email gateways and their managementFamiliarity with Proxmox Virtual EnvironmentExperience with Tactical RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) toolsUnderstanding of CAT and fiber optic cabling systems and their installation