Network Administator II

Network Administrator II (US - Remote)

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

The Network Administrator II will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure, services, and policies, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and Office 365 administration. This position will primarily focus on cloud-based solutions while also supporting on-premises network administration as needed.

What will you do in this role?

• Design, implement, and maintain the company's Azure services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, Microsoft Well Architected Framework and other industry best practices.
• Administer Entra Id, including SAML, OAuth, and SCIM integrations, app registrations, group management.
• Manage and configure cloud virtual infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Desktop pools, published apps, storage systems, backups, and remote applications.
• Facilitate internal use of cloud infrastructure by establishing policies and helping develop solutions in alignment with the organization's security requirements.
• Oversee device management systems including Microsoft Intune and ConnectWise Automate. Develop, configure, and maintain compliance policies, application packaging, inventory, and device settings.
• Perform tenant-level administration within Microsoft 365 admin centers for multiple tenants across Microsoft's Commercial Cloud, GCC, and GCC High.
• Implement identity management solutions, integrating internal asset systems, dynamic groups, and on-premises Active Directory.
• Develop and maintain custom PowerShell scripts for task automation, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and changes related to cloud infrastructure and Office 365.
• Provide recommendations to guide the company's direction on technological investments.
• Plan and execute complex, multi-stakeholder projects that align with business needs and create detailed documentation.
• Provide tier-2 and tier-3 escalated support, managing and servicing tickets sent to the Infrastructure queue.
• Serve as a point of contact for critical outages or alerts, both during and outside of business hours.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks, support tickets, maintenance, and additional projects as needed.
• Provide support for on-premise network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, DHCP, and network monitoring devices.
• Take full ownership and accountability for all assigned network systems, devices, and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability at all times.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ year relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of experience administering Azure services in a medium to large organization.
• 3+ years of experience managing Microsoft 365 and Intune.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft licensing models and the ability to navigate and interpret various licensing structures.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud network design and architecture.
• Advanced experience in cloud networking, identity management, and automation.
• Experience managing Windows domains, including Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex network and cloud-based issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and support technical teams.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $85,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.

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