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Destinus is revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) designed for modern defense operations. As Windows Systems Administrator, you will manage, secure, and optimize IT systems across the organization, playing a key role in supporting teams that power mission-critical aerospace and defense operations.
You will administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Defender, Entra ID, and Intune. You'll support and maintain Windows Server environments covering Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file services, system patching, and backups. Endpoint device management via Intune and Autopilot will be a core responsibility, including policy configuration, compliance baselines, and device lifecycle management.
Additional responsibilities include administering and customizing Atlassian Jira and Confluence to align with team workflows and integrations, applying security best practices across systems with compliance monitoring and incident response readiness, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across systems, cloud platforms, and applications. You will provide consultation to IT support specialists on software and hardware configuration, assist in resolving complex incidents, contribute to IT strategy discussions proposing improvements to enhance performance and security, and maintain accurate documentation of IT systems, configurations, and processes.
The ideal candidate moves fast, thinks sharp, and stays steady when things get complex. You love diving into Windows and Microsoft environments and solving problems across systems. Ownership motivates you, collaboration fuels you, and security is always on your mind. You communicate clearly, act with integrity, and bring a proactive, improvement-driven mindset.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in Windows systems administration with broad Microsoft platform exposure
- Strong Windows Server and Active Directory skills (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, DFS, replication)
- Strong Microsoft 365 administration skills, including identity, access control, automation, device management, monitoring, and incident resolution
- Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell
- Understanding of virtualization solutions (VMware / Hyper-V) and storage technologies
- Deep understanding of OIDC, SAML 2.0, SCIM, and MFA flows; experience integrating SaaS platforms with Entra ID
- Solid understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPNs)
- Familiarity with monitoring platforms (PRTG, SolarWinds, SIEM tools)
- Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and modern cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, ABDO, NIS2)
Advantages: Microsoft Certified - Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert or Azure Administrator Associate; Security+ or equivalent security-focused credential; MCSA / MCSE (Windows Server) or equivalent demonstrated experience.
