[Hiring] Windows Administrator V @Chenega Corporation

Role Description

Join a company with Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Professional Technical Services, LLC., a Chenega Professional Services company, is looking for an expert level Windows Administrator V, to perform enterprise identity and Active Directory (AD) migration to Entra ID and domain consolidation for a Federal Government customer. A successful candidate must demonstrate expert level knowledge and experience in planning and executing AD to Entra ID migrations and consolidation activities and provide expert technical operations and maintenance (O&M) for the supported environment.

• Work in coordination with the Project Manager and stakeholders to perform enterprise directory services, migration wave planning and communications, application owner engagement and compatibility testing, cutover execution with next-day support, and foundational operations & maintenance (O&M) of supported Windows-based services.
• Perform AD to Entra ID technical migration and identity management.
• Configure Entra ID (Azure AD) identity synchronization and validate directory health as required to support migration.
• Deploy automation pipelines; execute pilot migrations (~200 test users) prior to full-scale cutover.
• Conduct controlled nightly batches Monday–Thursday (≤150 users per night) with pre/post validation.
• Implement Kerberos/SSO.
• Perform workstation/domain re-joins.
• Design and Execute PowerShell automation.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation for permissions, Access Control List (ACL) remediation, Kerberos/SSO issues, and workstation/domain re-joins.
• Perform PowerShell automation for bulk updates and monitoring.
• Execute identity cutovers and deliver next-day support to resolve authentication, profile, and application access issues including PIV certificate login troubleshooting.
• Monitor event/system logs and performance; maintain OS and software patching baselines (WSUS or equivalent).
• Assist in infrastructure planning, design, and implementation; develop project plans for transition, administration, and ongoing operations.
• Prepare authoritative runbooks for Tier 1 and Tier 2 helpdesk support.
• Perform Foundational O&M including:
  • Performance monitoring
  • OS patching
  • Backup/restore
  • Configuration Management and Change Control
  • Disaster Recovery testing
  • Documentation and Training
• Daily status updates shall be provided before 12:00 PM MT, with urgent items escalated to PDA within one hour of identification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a technology field.
• 12 years of experience designing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Windows system environments.
• Expertise with Active Directory, Active Directory Federated Services, and Azure AD and Entra ID.
• Kerberos/SSO.
• PowerShell automation.
• Large Enterprise experience.
• Strict Change Control.

Requirements

• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate.
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300).
  • Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
  • Experience with DNS, DHCP.
  • Experience with ACL.
  • Experience with Group Policy, AGPM.
  • Experience with SCCM.
  • Experience with SCOM.
  • Experience with WSUS.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to pass the Public Trust Government background investigation.
  • Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work closely with a small team.
  • Ability to work in a high stress environment.

Benefits

• Teleworking Permitted: Yes.
• Teleworking Details: 100% remote, onsite travel as required.
• Estimated Salary/Wage: Up to USD $50.00/Hr.