• Senior Microsoft Architect and Administrator

    EchoStar (Germantown, MD)


    EchoStar** has an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Microsoft Architect and Administrator** in our **Hughes Network Systems division** . This position will be located at our headquarters in **Germantown, MD.

    Responsibilities:

    + Evaluate new technologies to present and gain consensus to improve efficiency, productivity, security, and cost.

    + Architect and implement enterprise-level solutions using Microsoft technologies to meet business objectives.

    + Evaluate, recommend/present, and gain consensus on forward-looking systems based on in-house infrastructure while incorporating scalable and efficient practices.

    + Recommend, present, and gain consensus on solutions leveraging cloud technologies, primarily Azure, in addition to integrating services from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

    + Provide advanced technical expertise in Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft 365. Design, deploy, and manage hybrid cloud environments with a strong focus on security, scalability, reliability, and cost.

    + Formulate an access policy for secure access of in-house and cloud resources for the team, incorporating best practices followed by industry.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect, design, and implement suitable solutions in line project management standards.

    + Recommend processes and procedures to optimize system cost and performance in both on-premises and cloud-based environments.

    + Collaborate with the operational support team to develop and document best practices.

    + Mentor and provide training opportunities on the areas of expertise.

    + Assess and recommend solutions for disaster recovery and ransomware protection/recovery options.

    Basic Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent education and experience

    + 8 years of experience in Microsoft technologies, including; Active Directory, Windows Servers, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 and SharePoint

    + 3 years of experience in Microsoft Azure to include: Infrastructure design, Deployment and Service Management

    + 3 years of experience in Identity Management to include: Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Entra (AAD), Okta and SailPoint

    + 3 years of experience designing scalable and resilient IT systems.

    + 2 years of experience in Hybrid Cloud Integration to include: Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Wed Services (AWS)

    + 2 years of automation experience

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Familiarity with ITIL v3 or v4 best practices and service management methodologies.

    + Working knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies

    + Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or similar Cloud certifications from AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) or GCP (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect).

    + Advanced knowledge on secure access policy in cloud. Experience in formulating the secure access policy for organization.

    + Strong skills in networking, virtualization, storage solutions, and enterprise security practices.

    + Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with complex IT systems.

    + Familiarity with application security with Zscaler’s zero trust model including ZPA and ZIA.

    + Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, or Jenkins.

    + Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across multiple teams and presentation skills

    + Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

    + Previous experience in a leadership role or mentoring a technical team.

     

    The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

     

    Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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    We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

     

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