System Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Microsoft Azure/365 Infrastructure Engineer – Northern Virginia

Who is Ardalyst?

Ardalyst's primary goal is to help clients protect and expand their competitive edge to succeed in a highly competitive digital world. We have a passion for the work we do, working tirelessly to meet client needs and to make our industry smarter and more capable. By challenging common wisdom, sharing best practices, and looking at problems differently, the Ardalyst team helps educate public and private institutions on how best to mature workforces, processes and technologies to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

Ready to change the world? Are you an Ardalyst?

Ardalyst is a mashup of Ardent, meaning “passionate” and Catalyst, meaning “change agent.” To be an Ardalyst means to be passionate about creating and sustaining meaningful transformations. Ardalysts come from a wide variety of backgrounds and share a few additional things in common, such as being entrepreneurial, innovative, and focused on learning. Is this you?

Job Description

This role provides Systems Engineering support for the installation and maintenance of Accenture's Task Management Solution developed on Microsoft's Power Platform. The solution has been deployed and use by our Department of War clients located in the continental U.S., Europe and Asia for more almost 20 years. The Microsoft Systems Engineer supporting the role will be working with multiple technologies including PowerApps, Power Platform, Dynamics, SharePoint, SQL, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Entra ID, load balancing (software or hardware), Exchange, Azure and Office 365.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Azure infrastructure deployment support Dynamics/PowerApps TMT solution installation, configuration, and troubleshooting activities
• Develop and deliver the client installation plan through coordination with clients and the project team
• Act as escalation point for technical issues from clients and other system engineers
• Lead migration of client data from on-premises to cloud
• Manage client expectations regarding solution functionality, deployment processes, and realistic timelines
• Be a subject matter expert in solution architecture in Azure environments.
• Support testing of new version releases and updates to installation documentation

• Collaborates with Leadership Team to review and contribute to Product Roadmaps
• Ability to identify the organizational impact of the technical solution architecture
• Provides technical leadership to the engineering team when necessary
• Provides expert knowledge of product architecture, serving as Subject Matter Expert to business, operations, and technology teams

Required Skills

• 2 years of Azure core infrastructure design and implementation experience
• 2 years of deploying and managing security capabilities to include firewalls in Azure
• 2 years of Windows Server (VM) technology administration and maintenance
• 2 years of Microsoft authentication mechanism and integration experience
• 2 years of Microsoft PowerShell experience, with a focus on automation.
• 2 years of web based .Net Application support in a SQL Server environment.
• 2 years of support for PowerApps, Power Platform, and Dataverse experience
• Demonstrated Proficiency in Flows, Power Automate, and SharePoint Online
• 2 years of SharePoint Administration
• 2 years working with T-SQL queries (writing/debugging)
• 2 years acting as a technical lead
• 2 years troubleshooting experience for both routine and complex problems
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Candidates shall possess or be able to obtain a DOD “Secret” (or equivalent) clearance.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields.
• Security+ certification (or higher relevant certification).
• Strong documentation and writing skills.

• Excels in driving business objectives to conclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.


Benefits


• $90K-$115K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, as well as
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Monetary assistance with training and certifications


What Ardalyst Offers You?


• The chance to work with experienced technology entrepreneurs and world-class cyber operations experts who have successfully grown companies before.
• Plenty of opportunities to learn as well as apply your talents and previous experience.
• A fun and laid-back yet highly demanding work environment.
• Awesome coworkers who care about their work and each other.


Disclaimer


Ardalyst Defense, LLC is an EOE that empowers employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.