Systems Administrator Engineer - Cloud & Automation
IAT Insurance Group · Rolling Meadows, IL · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$63k–$138k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automation solutions that eliminate repetitive manual work across infrastructure, identity, and Microsoft 365 services.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision, configure, and govern cloud and on-premises resources in a repeatable, auditable way.
- Build automation and integrations using the Microsoft Graph API to streamline identity, licensing, Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint operations.
- Author and maintain PowerShell scripts and runbooks to automate provisioning, reporting, lifecycle management, and remediation tasks.
- Design, implement, and operate Microsoft cloud solutions including Azure services (compute, networking, storage, monitoring), Entra ID (access controls, roles, MFA, conditional access), and Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, Viva Engage, SharePoint).
- Configure and maintain Windows Server environments across cloud and on-premises, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
- Maintain the security, compliance, disaster recovery readiness, and performance of cloud and on-premises services.
- Identify root causes of recurring issues and eliminate them through automation rather than repeated manual resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Application Support, Data, PMO) to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
- Must-Have: 7+ years of experience in cloud technologies, automation, and infrastructure engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform for Azure resource deployment and governance.
- Proven experience working with Microsoft Graph API to build automation, reporting, and integrations across Entra, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Exchange.
- Strong PowerShell scripting expertise, including modules, advanced functions, and error handling.
- Experience with automation platforms such as Azure Automation, Logic Apps, or Azure Functions.
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Entra (Azure AD), including virtual machines, networking, storage, security, monitoring, identity management, MFA, and conditional access.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security principles, and governance models.
- Demonstrated operational mindset, with a track record of reducing manual effort, ticket volume, or process cycle time through automation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including 26 PTO days (entry level) + 12 company holidays = 38 paid days off.
- 7% 401(k) company match and additional profit sharing.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career.
- Healthcare and wellness programs.
- Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
- College loan assistance support plan.
- Education assistance program.
- Mentorship program.
- Dress for your day policy.
Pay
Annual gross salary range: $63,270 – $137,880.
Total compensation includes a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.