Pella Corporation

Sr. Microsoft Administrator

Pella Corporation • $95K — $115K *
Pella, IA 50219In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in system administration.
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft Intune and modern endpoint management.
  • Deep experience with Hyper-V virtualization and related technologies.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft 365 administration and security compliance.
  • Familiarity with backup solutions, preferably Veeam.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute transformative infrastructure projects.
  • Eliminate technical debt through migrations and upgrades.
  • Provide Tier 3 technical support on complex issues.
  • Implement and manage data protection and high availability strategies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of configurations and policies.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Participation in impactful technical projects.
  • Collaborative team environment with mentoring opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sr. Microsoft Administrator
Remote
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Microsoft Administrator serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the architecture, administration, security, stability, and continuous improvement of the organization's Microsoft infrastructure environment. This role works on. the design and optimization of Hyper-V virtualization, Microsoft Intune endpoint management, Microsoft 365 services, and hybrid identity through Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID. The position provides expert-level troubleshooting and escalation support across Windows Server, Group Policy, PKI, Veeam and related infrastructure technologies. Responsibilities include monitoring system health, managing patching and platform lifecycles, and remediating vulnerabilities. The position leads major technical projects, establishes infrastructure standards, maintains operational documentation, and mentors other administrators through technical guidance and knowledge transfer. Participation in on-call support, incident response, and planned maintenance outside normal business hours is required.
RESPONSIBILITY BREAKDOWN

Percentages represent guidelines only; may vary by position and fluctuate due to changing business needs.
  • 35% - Lead and execute transformative projects for enterprise infrastructure
  • 20% - Eliminate technical debt through various migrations and upgrades while aiming to modernize current processes
  • 20% - Tier 3 technical support - Support other team members by providing industry expertise on difficult and complex issues.
  • 15% - Backup, recovery, and high availability - Implement and manage strategies for data protection and uptime.
  • 10% - Documentation and compliance - Maintain accurate records of configurations, policies, and procedures.

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
  • Microsoft Intune & Modern Endpoint Management - Proven expertise managing device compliance, configuration profiles, app deployment, and conditional access via Intune (MDM/MAM). Device provisioning with Autopilot; JAMF experience for macOS a plus.
  • Hyper-V virtualization - Design, deployment, and administration of Hyper-V hosts and virtual infrastructure, including clustering, live migration, and capacity planning
  • Microsoft 365 administration - Deep hands-on experience administering Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and O365 security/compliance in an enterprise tenant.
  • Windows Server & Client OS - Administration, patching, and hardening across current Microsoft server and desktop operating systems.
  • Core Microsoft infrastructure services - Active Directory, Group Policy, PKI and SCCM
  • Citrix Administration - Support of Citrix environments (CVAD, PVS); NetScaler experience is a plus
  • Backup & disaster recovery - Implementation and management of enterprise backup and DR solutions (Veeam preferred).
  • Automation & scripting - Proficiency with PowerShell and command-line scripting to automate provisioning, reporting, and routine administration.
  • Networking fundamentals - Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall concepts to support infrastructure troubleshooting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience with system administration


About Pella Corporation

Pella Corporation is a privately held window and door manufacturing company headquartered in Pella, Iowa. The company was founded in 1925 by Pete and Lucille Kuyper and currently employs over 8,000 people. Pella Corporation offers a wide range of products including windows, patio doors, entry doors, and storm doors. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Iowa, Ohio, and Oregon, and has showrooms across the United States and Canada. Pella Corporation is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including using recycled materials in its products and reducing waste in its manufacturing processes.
Learn more about Pella Corporation
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1925
* Ladders Estimates

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