System Administrator / MS Cloud Engineer

Join AZAD as a System Administrator and provide Microsoft cloud engineering support for an enterprise IT department within a regional electric utility organization. This individual will support multiple Enterprise Messaging/Exchange Online, Defender for M365, Exchange Online Protection, Teams Online, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync administration services. This system administrator will provide messaging system support to facilitate a sustainable, stable, and secure enterprise system on premise level servers including backup recovery, performance tuning, upgrades/patches, maintenance, troubleshooting, archiving, and litigation hold and e-discovery support.This is a 2 years plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is located in Portland, Oregon and hybrid with onsite 1 - 2 days weekly.The hourly pay rate range for this position is $56.00 - $65.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:A bachelor's degree in information/computer technology (or related technical field) is preferred.8 years of experience is required with an applicable associate or bachelor's degree.10 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.Experience must include direct work experience in information technology performing cloud service-based system administration.2 years of experience with scripting skills sufficient to maintain Exchange and Teams Online environment.5 years of experience troubleshooting messaging and hybrid cloud system level problems.Ability to interpret architecture and design configurations from vendors or other teams to enable clear implementation standards and guidelines.AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.

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