Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.
Senior Microsoft Workplace Admin
Role Description
The Senior Microsoft Workplace Admin will have overall responsibility for designing, operating and managing services for Syntax internally including:
- Active Directory / Azure AD
- Windows Server Administration
- Microsoft Office 365 / M365 administration for 3000+ employees
- Hybrid On-premise / Azure cloud infrastructure
- Microsoft Intune managing and hybrid PC + Mac environment
- Azure Virtual Desktop
Working in day-to-day operation and in projects. Remote work, only casual traveling
Would be part of the Syntax Digital Workplace Team, working with colleagues split over America, Europe and Asia. Our main goal is providing the best DEX (Digital Employee Experience) for Syntax employees.
Competencies
At least 5 years or experience in 4 or more of these areas:
- Active Directory / Azure AD design and administration.
- Microsoft systems architecture. Windows Server administration. Server and client security and hardening
- Medium to high PowerShell scripting and setting up interfaces between AD and other systems
- Microsoft Office 365 Tenant administration, including Exchange, Teams and Sharepoint administration.
- Domains + DNS + Certificates administration
- High expertise with Microsoft Intune and desirable other MDMs (Kandji / Jamf)
- Windows PC imaging an application packaging and distribution. Migrations and roll-out of new PC images
- Azure Virtual Desktop administration and application virtualization
- Infrastructure monitoring tools. Sizing/Capacity planning/Backup and disaster recovery
- Basic to medium networking (LAN/WLAN, IP Routing, VPN, Firewalling) to support Microsoft and Workplace Infrastructure
Able to transform from a “traditional” Windows/Microsoft SysAdmin to SRE / DevOps
Team player able to work remotely in a global distributed and multi-cultural team in different time-zones.
Good work organization skills. Able to manage daily work with ServiceNow (Incidents, Requests, CMDB, Change Management) and ITIL good practices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work in day-to-day operations managing the Syntax infrastructure, including incident/problem and change management. Providing L3 support. L1/L2 support is provided by the Syntax Servicedesk and the Support specialists teams
- Work in projects, designing and implementing new architectures and Cloud first based solutions
- Work in integration projects, migrating / consolidating infrastructure
- As providing 24x7 some shift on – call availability will be required for priority one incidents escalation
Other Skills Desirable
- ServiceNow Incident/Problem/Change Management/Reporting user experience
- Experience implementing, migrating, and managing AWS and Azure Public Cloud infrastructure and HyperScalers
- Experience with Network Infrastructure (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Wireless, VLAN, VPN, DNS)
- Experience deploying, maintaining, and supporting virtualized (VMware and Hyper-V) and physical environments
- Experience deploying, maintaining, and supporting IP Telephony
- Experience deploying, maintaining, and supporting a variety of hardware and enterprise applications.
Education & Languages
- Good English written and spoken level is required as working in an international team. Documentation and meetings are done in English.
- Desirable Microsoft Certifications
- Desirable ITIL and other IT Industry certifications
- Desirable Azure and / or AWS certifications
Why Syntax?
Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.
- Competitive, above-average compensation
- Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
- Flexible working time models, home office
- Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
- A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
- Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
- Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!
Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
