Cloud & Systems Administrator

Cloud & Systems Administrator

Location: Eden Prairie, MN; 5 days per week; fresh lunch provided daily

Rate: $70,000 - $80,000

Type: Direct Hire (W2), no 1099, C2C or 3^rd Parties

Overview

We're seeking a Cloud & Systems Administrator to support and modernize a Microsoft-centric technology environment. This role combines traditional infrastructure administration with cloud transformation initiatives, helping the organization evolve from a hybrid environment toward a cloud-first model.

The ideal candidate is comfortable managing Microsoft 365 services, Windows infrastructure, endpoint management, identity and access controls, and security technologies while contributing to automation and modernization efforts.

This is a full-time direct hire position which will be fully onsite in Eden Prairie, MN with salary up to $80,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Entra ID.


• Manage Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related core services.


• Maintain user access, identity management, single sign-on configurations, permissions, and application integrations.


• Expand and manage endpoint administration through Microsoft Intune, including device configuration, compliance policies, application deployment, and Autopilot provisioning.


• Assist in migrating systems and identity services from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions.


• Implement and maintain security controls such as Conditional Access, multifactor authentication, passwordless authentication, and identity protection.


• Administer Microsoft security platforms, including Defender technologies used to protect endpoints and users.


• Support system availability through monitoring, backup management, recovery planning, and overall infrastructure reliability initiatives.


• Evaluate opportunities to modernize, consolidate, or migrate existing technologies to cloud-based services.


• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and Microsoft administration tools to improve operational efficiency.


• Troubleshoot complex issues involving infrastructure, endpoints, cloud services, applications, and user access.


• Create and maintain technical documentation and participate in change management and disaster recovery processes.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments.


• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory administration.


• Experience with Microsoft Intune and modern endpoint management practices.


• Understanding of Microsoft security technologies, identity management, and access controls.


• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives.


• PowerShell scripting or automation experience preferred.


• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to help shape a cloud-first Microsoft environment.


• Mix of day-to-day administration, infrastructure support, and modernization projects.


• Highly collaborative, on-site team environment.


• Freshly prepared lunch provided daily.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000