Systems and Cloud Engineer

hatch I.T. is partnering with Neovera to find a Systems and Cloud Engineer. See details below:
About the Role:Neovera is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Systems/Cloud Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, Windows infrastructure, and Microsoft 365. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
About the Company: Neovera is a trusted provider of complex hosting solutions, leveraging over a decade of unmatched technical expertise in IT consulting and infrastructure managed services. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Neovera’s clients range from start-up and non-profit organizations, to global media, distance-learning, and financial institutions. Our goal is to assist clients in achieving superior return on their investment with the optimization and management of high-availability IT infrastructure solutions.
Benefits:The overall well-being of our employees and their families is important, and Neovera provides many valuable benefits, programs and tools to help manage the various phases, developments, and priorities in your life which include:• Medical and dental insurance coverage• FSA- health and dependent care expenses• Telecommuting and work-life balance• Life insurance• Short and long-term disability insurance• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, floating holidays)• 401(k) retirement plan• Competitive base salary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Azure and Windows infrastructure environments to meet business and operational needs.
• Support and manage Microsoft 365 applications, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Deploy and maintain file auditing solutions, ensuring data security and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and manage servers and services in both private vSphere environments and client Microsoft Azure tenants.
• Configure and administer Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server environments.
• Oversee and implement best practices for patching, backups, and monitoring to ensure system availability and security.
• Lead and execute migrations of systems and applications from private infrastructure to cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Proactively identify and address infrastructure challenges, delivering scalable and secure solutions.
• Stay updated on advancements in Azure, Microsoft 365, and Windows technologies to advocate for innovation.
• Develop scripts and automate routine processes for increased efficiency.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in managing and supporting Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Windows infrastructure environments.
• Proven expertise in Azure core services, including VMs, networking, storage, security, and automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, including email, collaboration, and productivity tools.
• Experience with file auditing and compliance solutions (e.g., Varonis, Netwrix, or equivalent).
• In-depth experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server administration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Other desired knowledge, skills or attributes:

• Azure certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with the Azure PaaS service stack.
• Experience working in or supporting Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).
• Scripting and automation experience (e.g., PowerShell).
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.