IT System Reliability Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience
• 3+ years of Azure administration experience.
• 5+ years of infrastructure administration experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises integrations.
• Technical Skills
• Microsoft Azure administration.
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Azure networking and security services.
• Windows Server administration.
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Infrastructure-as-Code technologies.
• ITIL incident, change, and problem management processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)
• Preferred Experience
• Microsoft 365 administration.
• Terraform and DevOps pipelines.
• Azure Landing Zones.
• Microsoft Defender Suite.
• Sentinel SIEM.
• Kubernetes (AKS).
• VMware and hybrid cloud environments.

Key Competencies

Success Measures

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• Strong analytical, judgment and problem solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, interacts will with technical and non-technical clients.
• In depth working knowledge of Active Directory, IIS, DHCP/DNS, TCP/IP, Windows Server, VMware Infrastructure, Storage Area Networks (Fiber channel, FCoE and iSCSI), server hardware familiarity include hardware virtualization, fiber channel switching.
• Working knowledge of Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Hyper-Converged technologies.
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: Benefits & Perks - Nelnet Inc .
• Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.
• Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at 402-486-5725 or TalentAcquisition@nelnet.net.
• Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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