Job Overview:
The Sr. Windows Server Engineer is a thought leader in the ongoing digital transformation of Best Western Hotels & Resorts. In this role, the Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator works with business leadership to determine requirements, evaluate solutions, and implement those solutions that achieve business objectives with a focus on user adoption. Utilizing tools including but not limited to Microsoft Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID), Microsoft 365 (VDI), Microsoft SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Yammer, Exchange, Flow, Planner, OneNote, Delve, Sway, and Stream. The Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator leads projects from inception through design and delivery to successful implementation and adoption.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer, manage, and implement Enterprise Microsoft 365 environment changes.
- Partner and collaborate with business leadership to design, implement, provide guidance, and support solutions using Office 365 tools, Windows 365 (VDI), Azure and On-premises Active Directory, and Group Policy Object management.
- AWS EC2 server deployment and management with Hashicorp Terraform.
- CI/CD platform usage and knowledge for setup up automation such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab, etc.
- Knowledge of server and website certificates and management and using tools such as SecureW2, Hashicopr Vault (Certificate management, Key management, Secret management).
- Gather business requirements, determine priorities, perform due diligence activities, select and recommend solutions, and develop scopes of work and implementation plans.
- Develop and implement solutions for enterprise content management, workflows, and enterprise search.
- Configure and maintain security, user identities, and domains for the Microsoft 365 environment
- Identify, research, and keep apprised of emerging cloud technologies, solutions, strategies, and developments with the goal of identifying opportunities for their use.
- Provide thought leadership on best practices for enterprise email security regarding anti-spam, anti-phishing, and anti-virus policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience with Mimecast and Exchange Online Protection.
- Well-versed in DMARC, DKIM and SPF record creation and management.
- Work with other IT team members in an Agile environment to ensure standards are included, applied, and maintained across all product sets and solutions.
- Manage and maintain VMware virtualization environment on a hyper-converged server platform.
- Manage and maintain on-premise and cloud Rubrik backup environments.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities.
Pay
The starting salary for this role is estimated to be between $111,200 and $125,000. Base pay, however, will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, applicable skills, work experience, education, business needs, and market demands.
Work Location
This is a remote-based position, working from a home office within the U.S.
Job Requirements:
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in technology, business, life sciences, or related area or equivalent work experience
- One or more Microsoft 365 Certifications preferred
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience implementing, operating, and supporting Microsoft 365 tools, including deep experience with Microsoft 365 at both user and admin level
- Experience implementing and managing Microsoft SharePoint with an understanding of overall architecture, hierarchy, and administration.
- Understanding of networking concepts and Windows Server Operating Systems
- Demonstrated understanding of Azure services, configuration options, and integrations
- Experience working with global teams and clients
- Experience working with C-Suite, end-users, and customers to determine solution requirements preferred
- Skills/Competencies
- Demonstrated business acumen, including a basic understanding of accounting, human resources, operations, procurement, and sourcing.
- Proficient in performing needs assessments and making recommendations based on the discovered needs.
- Creative, entrepreneurial thinker who can manage risks, try new approaches, and use good judgment
- Strong analytical skills to quickly recognize issues and opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Capabilities
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to balance multiple initiatives and demands simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
- Ability to prioritize and organize.
Benefits Summary for Full Time Employees (work 30 + hours per week)
Available Day One:
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/Sick/Floating Holidays - accruals start
• 401K – company match and direct contribution
• Employee discounts/Hotel discounts
• Financial and health wellness programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Best Western International, Inc. (the “Company”) maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard race (including hair textures and hair styles associated with race), color or pigmentation, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, caste, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, LGBTQ+ individuals, height, or weight, pregnancy status, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, uniformed service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws. The Company’s equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment with the Company, including but not limited to, hiring, promotion, transfer, benefits, discipline and termination.
If you have concerns about improper conduct related to equal employment opportunity, please report your concerns immediately to your supervisor, a member of the Human Resources Department, or a member of the Executive Team. The Company will investigate all reports of improper conduct and will take appropriate action. No adverse action will be taken against anyone who, in good faith, reports such conduct, and employees, therefore, can and should raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
