The Senior IT Project Analyst manages IT infrastructure projects, focusing on Microsoft Azure and 365, leading teams, and ensuring project success for clients.
Senior IT Project Analysts are responsible for managing and implementing multiple IT infrastructure projects for a wide variety of clients, similar to systems engineers but with a focus on Microsoft Azure and 365 technologies. These projects can also include cloud, server, networking, storage, security and virtualization. This job also requires frequent learning of new technologies, software, and best practices. Additionally, continuous personal development outside regular business hours is necessary to succeed and advance in this position.
Mandatory Qualities of Candidate
- Passionate Problem Solver
- Excellent communication skills
- Committed to continuous improvement of self and the team
- Able to lead while being part of the team
- Understanding of the business needs that drive IT projects
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft cloud: Azure and Office 365 Administration
- History of successfully completing multiple major IT infrastructure projects (ideally in a consulting or managed services capacity)
Desired Knowledge and Experience
- Windows Server 2012 and above deployment and migration experience (MCSE Certification ideal) specifically:
- Active Directory and Group Policy
- File and Print Services
- Remote Desktop Services
- VMware vSphere Virtualization deployment and migration experience
- Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 deployment and migration experience. · Network configuration experience including VLANs, spanning-tree and routing
- Advanced firewall/Intrusion detection configuration and management experience, preferably using Dell Sonicwall or Meraki (CSSA Certification).
- Familiarity with VOIP solutions, such as Ring Central.
Additional Requirements
- History of leading multiple IT infrastructure projects
- Frequent work outside normal business hours
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Certifications: Preference is given to well certified individuals.
- Experience: 4+ years experience working on IT infrastructure projects
- Education: Degrees are valued but not required. We prefer experience and certifications.
- 75% to 100% work-from-home options
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance available
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
GCS is an equal opportunity employer. GCS is a certified small business.
Top Skills
Active Directory
Firewall Management
Group Policy
Microsoft 365
Azure
Microsoft Exchange
Vlans
Vmware Vsphere
Windows Server 2012
GCS Technologies Austin, Texas, USA Office
8701 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 155, Austin, TX, United States, 78759
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