Active Directory Systems Administrator II - CoreSite

As a member of the company’s Corporate Operations Information Technology team, the Systems Administrator II will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, deploying and maintaining Active Directory infrastructure technologies that add value to our internal stakeholders and improve organizational capabilities. In addition to effective technology and process management, the job requires strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities. Candidate must possess strong attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a passion to optimize IT environments, while also having the ability to operate independently, collaborate effectively in a team setting, and troubleshoot issues related to Active Directory technologies. We value individuals who dive into technology and have a thirst to learn. Most job duties will involve leading projects to upgrade and expand all roles and features related to Active Directory infrastructure technologies while also providing operational support and optimization of all roles and features.

Duties:

• Serve as the primary administrator of all Active Directory infrastructure, responsible for designing, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining Active Directory structures that aligns with organizational requirements and best practices.
• Create, modify, and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions to ensure secure and efficient access to network resources.
• Develop and enforce Group Policies to standardize and secure desktop and server configurations, application settings, and security settings across the network.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to Active Directory, authentication, and access control in a timely and efficient manner.
• Implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies. Participate in audit and evidence gathering.
• Provide support of the IT monitoring infrastructure environment while building and maintaining documentation for off-hours and on-call support.
• Active Directory request fulfillment, incident response, documentation, and follow-up.
• Deploy new technologies or upgrade existing capabilities as assigned.
• Create and update technical documentation to maintain an accurate system of record and provide departmental training materials for new systems and processes.
• Participate in departmental budgeting and goal setting process to lay out long-term and short-term project priorities, identify new technologies to enhance operational capabilities, and leverage vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing.
• Support changes in approved and scheduled maintenance windows (i.e. software upgrades, hardware replacement, migrations, etc.).

Requirements

• Must be able to work during normal business hours and nights or weekends as needed to support on-call coverage and maintenance windows.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment; with at least 2 days per week in the downtown Denver office.
• Occasional travel (5%) for onsite support, datacenter build-out/expansions, or for training as needed.
• Strong understanding of information technology and information security practices and trends, with the ability to implement security measures within Active Directory.
• Understanding of server technologies (Windows Server), virtualization (VMware), and Storage Area Network solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of ADUC, GPO, DNS, LDAP, as well as Active Directory architecture, design, and implementation.
• Understanding PowerShell scripting for task automation and management.
• Understanding of LAN/WAN technologies, OSI Model.
• Familiar with ISO 27001/2, SOC2, PCI, HIPPA, and Sarbanes-Oxley processes.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects while maintaining day-to-day operations.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative communication, and customer-first mindset.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel and Visio.
• A knack for grace under pressure and a sense of urgency that puts the customer first.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as an Active Directory Administrator in a large enterprise environment, including AD design, Group Policy management, deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting (ADUC, GPO, DNS, LDAP).
• Minimum 6+ years IT experience with at least 4+ years systems background and 2+ years monitoring tool experience.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate are preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $80,000 and $100,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Posting Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications through December 9, 2024.

Benefits

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• School visitation and elder care paid time off
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning/fertility support
• Wellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive program
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Education reimbursement and student loan debt assistance program
• Employee assistance program, childcare resources, personal finance management support, and student loan debt assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Charitable matching program

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