Senior System Engineer - Chicago, IL

Need Local candidates

Must have skills:
Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Power Shell Scripting, VMware, Windows Server administration and troubleshooting. Hands on technically good and can work with client and offshore team, helping with ticketing, resolving issues.

• Proven experience in Windows Server administration
• Hands‑on experience with Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and One Drive for Business.
• Experience with Azure AD, Power Shell scripting, and Microsoft 365 security and compliance tools.
• Awareness of Conditional Access Policies
• Strong knowledge of Exchange Server 2013/2016/2019, Exchange Online, Active Directory, and Power Shell scripting.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Azure AD, Exchange Admin Center, and SharePoint Online.
• Experience configuring and managing security policies, including MFA, conditional access, and data governance tools.
• Familiarity with managed configurations (ABM, Configuration Policy)
• Experience supporting Single Sign-On using Active Directory Federation Services with Multi Factor Authentication.
• Experience with supporting anti‑spam filtering, logging and email tracking and transport rules.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, 2019, or 2022).
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services.
• Perform routine server maintenance, updates, and patch management.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot server‑related issues.

• Administering and configuring Exchange Online, including mail flow, mailboxes, distribution, and dynamic groups.
• Perform life cycle events such as creation, modification, movement, upgrade/downgrade, deletion, or transfer of data.
• Develop scripts for automating processes within the environment.
• Perform migrations and deployments related to the building, upgrade, and maintenance of MS Exchange.

• Creating and managing user accounts, mailboxes, and permissions.
• Manage user provisioning, access control, and security group configurations.
• Create and manage security and distribution groups in Active Directory.
• Managing data loss prevention (DLP) and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Exchange Online.