Senior Microsoft Architect and Administrator

				Overview:

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Microsoft Architect and Administrator in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD. 

Key Responsibilities: 

* Evaluate new technologies to present and gain consensus to improve efficiency, productivity, security, and cost.
* Architect and implement enterprise-level solutions using Microsoft technologies to meet business objectives.
* Evaluate, recommend/present, and gain consensus on forward-looking systems based on in-house infrastructure while incorporating scalable and efficient practices.
* Recommend, present, and gain consensus on solutions leveraging cloud technologies, primarily Azure, in addition to integrating services from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
* Provide advanced technical expertise in Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft 365. Design, deploy, and manage hybrid cloud environments with a strong focus on security, scalability, reliability, and cost.
* Formulate an access policy for secure access of in-house and cloud resources for the team, incorporating best practices followed by industry.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect, design, and implement suitable solutions in line project management standards.
* Recommend processes and procedures to optimize system cost and performance in both on-premises and cloud-based environments.
* Collaborate with the operational support team to develop and document best practices.
* Mentor and provide training opportunities on the areas of expertise.
* Assess and recommend solutions for disaster recovery and ransomware protection/recovery options.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, related field or equivalent education and experience
* 8 years of experience in Microsoft technologies, including; Active Directory, Windows Servers, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
* 3 years of experience in Microsoft Azure to include: Infrastructure design, Deployment and Service Management
* 3 years of experience in Identity Management to include: Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Entra (AAD), Okta and SailPoint
* 3 years of experience designing scalable and resilient IT systems.
* 2 years of experience in Hybrid Cloud Integration to include: Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Wed Services (AWS)
* 2 years of automation experience

Skills and Qualifications:

* Familiarity with ITIL v3 or v4 best practices and service management methodologies.
* Working knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
* Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or similar Cloud certifications from AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) or GCP (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect).
* Advanced knowledge on secure access policy in cloud. Experience in formulating the secure access policy for organization.
* Strong skills in networking, virtualization, storage solutions, and enterprise security practices.
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with complex IT systems.
* Familiarity with application security with Zscaler's zero trust model including ZPA and ZIA.
* Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, or Jenkins.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively across multiple teams and presentation skills
* Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
* Previous experience in a leadership role or mentoring a technical team.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
			

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