IT Systems Administrator | The Forgemaster

Azure Administration

• Own day-to-day administration of our Azure cloud environment, including virtual machines, compute resources, storage, networking, and resource governance.
• Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines and supporting compute infrastructure.
• Right-size workloads, manage snapshots and backups, and keep performance and cost in balance.
• Build and maintain firewall rules, network security groups, and segmentation policies.
• Work with our security team to ensure traffic flows are intentional, documented, and aligned with least-privilege principles.

Virtualization & Compute

• Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines and supporting compute infrastructure.

Network Security

• Build and maintain firewall rules, network security groups, and segmentation policies.

Identity & Access

• Administer Entra ID (Azure AD), conditional access policies, group-based access, and integrations with downstream applications.

Automation & Scripting

• Use PowerShell and other scripting tools to automate provisioning, configuration, reporting, and routine administrative tasks.

New User Onboarding

• Serve as the onsite resource for setting up new team members, including device provisioning and account configuration.

Hardware Inventory

Share responsibility for maintaining accurate hardware and asset inventory records.

ITSM Processes

• Manage and contribute to our ITSM processes, ensuring service requests and incidents that come your way are handled with timely, accurate resolution and clear documentation.

Project Execution

• Lead and contribute to IT infrastructure projects from planning through execution and documentation, with an emphasis on cloud, identity, and network initiatives.

Process Improvement

• Help shape standard operating procedures, runbooks, and documentation that scale with the organization.

Nice to Have

• Experience administering Azure in a GCC High environment.
• Experience with AWS (GovCloud a plus) or hybrid/multi-cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platforms and modern secure-access tooling.
• Experience with Apple devices and MDM systems.
• Familiarity with Power Automate and Power Apps for workflow automation.

Minimum Qualifications/What You’ll Bring

• 2–5 years of experience administering cloud infrastructure, with hands-on responsibility for Microsoft Azure (compute, virtual machines, storage, networking, resource groups).
• Demonstrated experience configuring and managing firewall rules, network security groups, and cloud network segmentation.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills, with the ability to automate provisioning and administrative tasks.
• Working knowledge of Entra ID (Azure AD), conditional access, and identity-based security models.
• Solid networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, and the ability to read and reason about network flows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint) and Microsoft Intune for endpoint management.

Nice to Haves

• Experience administering Azure in a GCC High environment.
• Experience with AWS (GovCloud a plus) or hybrid/multi-cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) platforms and modern secure-access tooling.
• Experience with Apple devices and MDM systems.
• Familiarity with Power Automate and Power Apps for workflow automation.

Education/Credentials

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• Equivalent experience and industry certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer, Security+) will also be considered.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel to other locations up to 5-10%.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 35 pounds occasionally.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits encompassing medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan with guaranteed company contribution.
• Paid time-off options including floating holidays, personal time, parental leave, and community service opportunities.
• Investment in employee growth and development through tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition programs with select colleges.
• In-office perks including free parking, complimentary snacks and beverages, and a newly renovated central office location in Downtown Dayton.

About the Company

• Infinity Labs is an innovation-driven company with world-class expertise in the defense and national security sectors.
• We provide cutting-edge engineering technologies and solutions, including modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A), research and development (R&D), cyber operational technology, and training.
• Our extensive project portfolio covers a vast range of physical scales and applications, from materials and components to subsystems, platforms, and systems of systems.
• We integrate science and systems as part of our overall solutioning approach and we investigate advanced concepts and technologies with disruptive application potential.
• The sophistication of our work directly reflects the ingenuity and proficiency of our team.
• Our workforce shapes the future, and our employees are our greatest asset.