Microsoft Cloud & Systems Engineer

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Concordia University Wisconsin is seeking a skilled and proactive Microsoft Cloud & Systems Engineer to join our IT team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure across both on-premises Windows environments and Microsoft cloud platforms (Azure, Microsoft 365). You will play a key role in modernizing our infrastructure, supporting audits, and ensuring operational excellence. It reports to the Assistant Vice President of Information Technology and is located in Mequon, Wisconsin.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the successful candidates are selected.

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune
• Design, deploy, and monitor Azure infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage, identity)
• Implement and enforce security best practices:
  Conditional Access, MFA, Defender for Endpoint, and secure baselines
• Support identity and access management using Azure AD, hybrid join, and SSO integrations
• Automate routine tasks using Power Shell and contribute to infrastructure‑as‑code initiatives
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and maintain high availability across platforms
• Support and manage Microsoft SCCM and Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated issues affecting faculty, staff, and student services
• Maintain clear documentation of configurations, procedures, and change management for institutional continuity
• Assist with the support and maintenance of computer desktops
• Research and develop new technologies
• Evaluate and deploy new software, hardware, and operating systems
• Stay current in the field by reading publications, attending training courses, and seminars
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• 5+ years of experience in Windows Server administration and Microsoft cloud technologies
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS/PaaS, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory (on‑prem and Azure AD)
• Experience with Intune, Autopilot, and Endpoint Manager
• Proficiency in Power Shell scripting and automation
• Familiarity with ITGC controls, audit preparation, and secure configuration standards (CIS, NIST)
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance
• Willing to work some evening and weekend hours as needed
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

• A degree in Information Technology and/or related work experience is required. Academic computing experience preferred

• Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑104, MS‑102, SC‑300, or MD‑102
• Experience supporting academic technologies, hybrid identity, and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to VMware, networking, or disaster recovery planning in a higher education setting

This is a full‑time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday paid time off

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment…