Use native tools and platforms (Event Viewer, PerfMon, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) to proactively detect and resolve issues impacting availability, performance, or security. * Group Policy (GPO)
Use native tools and platforms (Event Viewer, PerfMon, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) to proactively detect and resolve issues impacting availability, performance, or security. * Group Policy (GPO)
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$90K - $130K/yr
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Quick apply
Computer Network Defense Analyst
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... log analysis Maintain operational support and related system documentation Trouble ticket research, troubleshooting, and resolution Ability to work on multiple initiatives outside the scope of the ...
Middleware Admin(Websphere/tomcat/Apache) // Columbus, OH // Fulltime
Columbus, OH · On-site
$50.75 - $66.75/hr
... log analysis Maintain operational support and related system documentation Trouble ticket research, troubleshooting, and resolution Ability to work on multiple initiatives outside the scope of the ...
Leverage in-depth knowledge of network infrastructure, security log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response ...
Leverage in-depth knowledge of network infrastructure, security log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response ...
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Leverage in-depth knowledge of network infrastructure, security log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response ...
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Columbus, OH · On-site
... log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response capabilities. • Partner with government stakeholders and ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
... log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response capabilities. • Partner with government stakeholders and ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
... log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response capabilities. • Partner with government stakeholders and ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
... log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response capabilities. • Partner with government stakeholders and ...
Leverage in-depth knowledge of network infrastructure, security log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response ...
Quick apply
Leverage in-depth knowledge of network infrastructure, security log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response ...
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Columbus, OH · On-site
... log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response capabilities. • Partner with government stakeholders and ...
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Columbus, OH · On-site
... log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response capabilities. • Partner with government stakeholders and ...
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Columbus, OH · On-site
... log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response capabilities. • Partner with government stakeholders and ...
Cybersecurity Engineer
Columbus, OH · On-site
... log analysis, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to support the development of effective detection methodologies and incident response capabilities. • Partner with government stakeholders and ...
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Provide continuous security monitoring and incident response capabilities for CSP environments, including log analysis, threat intelligence integration, vulnerability management, and incident ...
Provide continuous security monitoring and incident response capabilities for CSP environments, including log analysis, threat intelligence integration, vulnerability management, and incident ...
Provide continuous security monitoring and incident response capabilities for CSP environments, including log analysis, threat intelligence integration, vulnerability management, and incident ...
Provide continuous security monitoring and incident response capabilities for CSP environments, including log analysis, threat intelligence integration, vulnerability management, and incident ...
Quick apply
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... log analysis. - Assist in developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, incident response plans, and security hardening guides. - Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to enforce risk ...
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Cyber Research Scientist (Early Career)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$112K - $138K/yr
Familiarity with writing simple scripts to automate tasks such as data parsing, log analysis, or OSINT collection * Basic understanding of Linux and Windows operating system environments
Cyber Research Scientist (Early Career)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$112K - $138K/yr
Familiarity with writing simple scripts to automate tasks such as data parsing, log analysis, or OSINT collection * Basic understanding of Linux and Windows operating system environments
Cyber Research Scientist (Early Career)
Columbus, OH · On-site
$112K - $138K/yr
Familiarity with writing simple scripts to automate tasks such as data parsing, log analysis, or OSINT collection * Basic understanding of Linux and Windows operating system environments
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Job description
Title: Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator (AD/GPO/IIS) (12 Years)
Location: Columbus, OH
Type: Contract
Job ID: 807076
Visa: or - EAD
Tax term: C2C or 1099
(NEED LOCAL CANDIDATES WITH LOCAL DL &
LOCAL PROJECT)
Summary
This Microsoft infrastructure administrator will assist with the management of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, and Azure IaaS resources. This role will be responsible for day-to-day operations, security hardening, automation, and high-availability support across onpremises and cloud environments. This position will partner closely with network, security, and application teams to ensure reliable service delivery and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Windows Server Administration: Configure and maintain Windows Server (2016-2025); manage roles/features (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, DFS, File Services), patching, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
- IIS Administration: Configure and support IIS websites and applications, including application pools, bindings, SSL/TLS certificates, URL Rewrite/ARR, security hardening, and log analysis; optimize availability and performance.
- Azure IaaS: Manage Azure VMs, VM Scale Sets, disks/storage, Azure Files, VNETs, subnets, NSGs/ASGs, Load Balancer/App Gateway, Bastion; implement backup (Azure Backup), DR (Azure Site Recovery), monitoring/alerts (Azure Monitor), and cost governance.
- Active Directory (AD): Maintain domain health and replication; manage OU structure, users, groups, GMSAs, service accounts, and delegated permissions; troubleshoot authentication/Kerberos/NTLM issues.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Use native tools and platforms (Event Viewer, PerfMon, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) to proactively detect and resolve issues impacting availability, performance, or security.
- Group Policy (GPO): Design, implement, and maintain GPOs for security baselines, server configurations, and compliance; perform impact testing and change control.
- Security & Compliance: Apply CIS/Microsoft security baselines, TLS configurations, vulnerability remediation, endpoint hardening, and log review; partner with security for audits and incident response.
- Automation & Scripting: Build PowerShell scripts/modules to automate routine tasks (provisioning, patching, reporting) and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Bicep/ARM/Terraform) for repeatable deployments.
- Documentation & Change Management: Produce and maintain SOPs, diagrams, inventories, and runbooks; follow ITIL change/incident processes; contribute to knowledge base.
- Collaboration & Support: Serve as escalation point for server/web platform issues; coordinate with app owners on deployments, certificates, and integration.
- Lifecycle & Projects: Lead or support upgrades, migrations, re-platforming, and cloud adoption initiatives; drive standardization and modernization.
- IRS 1075 Compliance: Provide answers and documentation, and implement changes required as part of IRS audit findings.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 5-7+ years administering Windows Server, AD, GPO, and IIS in midtolarge enterprise environments.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Windows Server (2016-2025), AD DS, DNS, restores.
- Group Policy design and troubleshooting (RSOP, GPMC, GPResult).
- IIS configuration, SSL/TLS, bindings, app pools, URL Rewrite/ARR, logging.
- Azure IaaS (VMs, VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancer/App Gateway, Azure Backup/ASR, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
- PowerShell scripting (automation, modules, REST/Graph, CLI).
- Process & Practices: Strong documentation, change control, and incident/problem management (ITIL).
- Soft Skills: Clear communicator, collaborative, organized, and able to prioritize across multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ800/AZ801)
- PlNice to Have: Azure Network Engineer (AZ700)
- Enterprise Tools: Experience with MCM/ConfigMgr, WSUS, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Splunk/ELK, ServiceNow/Jira.
- Networking: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, firewall rules, load balancing, private endpoints.
- Web/App Integration: Familiarity with .NET application hosting, SSO (SAML/OIDC), App Gateway/WAF, certificate pinning, mutual TLS.
Infrastructure-as-Code & Config: Experience with Bicep/ARM/Terraform, DSC, or Ansible; Azure Policy/Blueprints.
- Azure DevOps: Experience with server-side configurations
< style="text-align:start">Required/Desired Skills
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount
of Experience
5-7+ years administering Windows Server, AD, GPO, and IIS in mid to large enterprise environments.
Required
7
Years
Group Policy design and troubleshooting (RSOP, GPMC, GPResult).
Required
0
Windows Server (2016-2025), AD DS, DNS, restores
Required
0
IIS configuration, SSL/TLS, bindings, app pools, URL Rewrite/ARR, logging
Required
0
Azure IaaS (VMs, VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancer/App Gateway, Azure Backup/ASR, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
Required
0
PowerShell scripting (automation, modules, REST/Graph, CLI).
Required
0
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ 104), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ 800/AZ 801)
Required
0
Azure Network Engineer (AZ 700)
Nice to have
0
Experience with MCM/ConfigMgr, WSUS, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Splunk/ELK, ServiceNow/Jira
Required
0
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN, firewall rules, load balancing, private endpoints.
Required
0
Familiarity with .NET application hosting, SSO (SAML/OIDC), App Gateway/WAF, certificate pinning, mutual TLS
Required