Job Description
JOB TITLE: Directory Services Messaging Analyst III
LOCATION: Onsite – Houston
SCHEDULE: Standard Working Hours
DURATION: 11-Month Contract
PAY: USD 88.35/hour
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage and support enterprise-level identity, messaging, and cloud infrastructure projects within the IT infrastructure environment. Key responsibilities include:
• Leading multiple infrastructure and cloud modernization initiatives, including:
o Managing hybrid Microsoft Exchange Server and Exchange Online environments.
o Supporting migrations from on-premises messaging systems to cloud services.
o Administering identity services across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
o Driving adoption of Microsoft 365 and cloud collaboration technologies.
• Ensuring infrastructure security, scalability, and compliance across enterprise systems.
• Collaborating with security, IAM, compliance, and business teams to deliver reliable cloud and messaging solutions.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Develop and maintain scalable architecture for on-premises and cloud-based messaging environments.
• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of directory services, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Architect and support Microsoft 365 services including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Power Platform solutions.
• Plan and execute migration activities for messaging and endpoint platforms, including hybrid coexistence strategies.
• Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce enterprise security standards and system configurations.
• Manage access and administration of cloud services across Microsoft Azure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services.
• Administer messaging and collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Workspace One, and Intune.
• Automate operational and administrative tasks using PowerShell and Graph API.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint security and mobile device management.
• Conduct regular system security reviews, audits, and remediation activities.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for complex messaging, identity, and cloud infrastructure issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for directory services, messaging systems, and cloud identity integrations.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor team members and support technical knowledge sharing across the infrastructure team.
• Participate in project meetings, migration activities, work queues, and business enablement efforts for cloud adoption.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced understanding of hybrid cloud architecture and Microsoft enterprise technologies.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols including OAuth, SSO, and MFA.
• Solid troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience with enterprise security controls and compliance best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
• Proficiency in automation, scripting, and systems integration.
• Experience supporting enterprise messaging and identity platforms.
• Ability to participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation.
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure administration.
• Strong experience with:
o Active Directory
o Microsoft Azure
o Microsoft 365
o PKI, DNS, and GPO administration
• Experience administering Exchange Server (2013–2019) and Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration projects and hybrid configurations.
• Experience with Intune and mobile device management solutions.
• Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and API integrations.
• Working knowledge of SailPoint and CyberArk integration is preferred.
• Strong Windows Server administration experience (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022).
• Relevant certifications highly preferred, including:
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
o Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
...
LOCATION: Onsite – Houston
SCHEDULE: Standard Working Hours
DURATION: 11-Month Contract
PAY: USD 88.35/hour
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage and support enterprise-level identity, messaging, and cloud infrastructure projects within the IT infrastructure environment. Key responsibilities include:
• Leading multiple infrastructure and cloud modernization initiatives, including:
o Managing hybrid Microsoft Exchange Server and Exchange Online environments.
o Supporting migrations from on-premises messaging systems to cloud services.
o Administering identity services across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
o Driving adoption of Microsoft 365 and cloud collaboration technologies.
• Ensuring infrastructure security, scalability, and compliance across enterprise systems.
• Collaborating with security, IAM, compliance, and business teams to deliver reliable cloud and messaging solutions.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
• Develop and maintain scalable architecture for on-premises and cloud-based messaging environments.
• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of directory services, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Architect and support Microsoft 365 services including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Power Platform solutions.
• Plan and execute migration activities for messaging and endpoint platforms, including hybrid coexistence strategies.
• Configure and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce enterprise security standards and system configurations.
• Manage access and administration of cloud services across Microsoft Azure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services.
• Administer messaging and collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Workspace One, and Intune.
• Automate operational and administrative tasks using PowerShell and Graph API.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint security and mobile device management.
• Conduct regular system security reviews, audits, and remediation activities.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for complex messaging, identity, and cloud infrastructure issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for directory services, messaging systems, and cloud identity integrations.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor team members and support technical knowledge sharing across the infrastructure team.
• Participate in project meetings, migration activities, work queues, and business enablement efforts for cloud adoption.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced understanding of hybrid cloud architecture and Microsoft enterprise technologies.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols including OAuth, SSO, and MFA.
• Solid troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience with enterprise security controls and compliance best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
• Proficiency in automation, scripting, and systems integration.
• Experience supporting enterprise messaging and identity platforms.
• Ability to participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation.
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure administration.
• Strong experience with:
o Active Directory
o Microsoft Azure
o Microsoft 365
o PKI, DNS, and GPO administration
• Experience administering Exchange Server (2013–2019) and Exchange Online.
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration projects and hybrid configurations.
• Experience with Intune and mobile device management solutions.
• Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and API integrations.
• Working knowledge of SailPoint and CyberArk integration is preferred.
• Strong Windows Server administration experience (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022).
• Relevant certifications highly preferred, including:
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
o Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
...
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Directory Services Messaging Analyst III position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.