System Administrator

Illumination Works LLC•Beavercreek, OH

About The Position

ILW is seeking a detail-oriented Administrator with experience maintaining high-availability Windows environments. Proven expertise in managing Azure IaaS and Microsoft Entra ID to support hybrid workforce security. Skilled in automating routine tasks with PowerShell and improving system reliability through proactive monitoring and identity management. At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Check out our website to learn more at www.ilwllc.com [http://www.ilwllc.com/]. Why choose us? We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies. Illumination Works is committed to hiring and retaining the best workforce. We hire the best talent for our customers’ needs. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen.

Requirements

Experience maintaining high-availability Windows environments
Proven expertise in managing Azure IaaS and Microsoft Entra ID to support hybrid workforce security
Skilled in automating routine tasks with PowerShell and improving system reliability through proactive monitoring and identity management

Responsibilities

Managed user identities and groups for 100+ users, ensuring secure access via Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Configured and maintained Conditional Access policies and MFA to strengthen the organization's security posture
Monitored Entra Connect sync health to ensure seamless identity flow between Active Directory and the cloud
Troubleshot Single Sign-On (SSO) issues for integrated SaaS applications
Provisioned and managed Azure Virtual Machines, storage accounts, and Virtual Networks (VNets)
Administered Azure Backup and Site Recovery to maintain RPO/RTO targets for critical business data
Utilized Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to track system health and resolve performance bottlenecks before they impacted users
Executed cost-saving initiatives by identifying and decommissioning underutilized cloud resources
Administered Windows Server 2019/2022 environments, including Group Policy (GPO) management and Active Directory cleanup
Managed automated patching cycles using WSUS or Azure Update Manager to ensure 99%+ compliance
Deployed and managed corporate devices via Microsoft Intune, including configuration profiles and compliance policies
Developed PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive AD tasks and bulk user updates