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About the Role

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to manage Windows infrastructure in Azure and our Virtual Desktop Infrastructure platform. Responsibilities include administering Windows Servers, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure infrastructure services, and Citrix DaaS platforms across commercial and U.S. Government environments.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT leadership, end-users, and the network, security, and endpoint teams to continually improve our government and commercial cloud environments.
Identify opportunities for automation for server, identity, cloud, and VDI operations to reduce manual effort, and improve performance and reliability.
Contribute to platform modernization projects to keep our infrastructure secure, reliable, and efficient.
Assist with the deployment of Azure and Citrix DaaS Government services, Windows Server workloads, and other supporting cloud services using best practices.
Utilize automation (PowerShell, Bicep, Azure Automation) to standardize and accelerate deployment and configuration.
Coordinate with endpoint delivery teams to ensure applications are deployed consistently across both VDI environments.
Administer Windows Server systems including patching, hardening, roles and features, certificates, and monitoring.
Administer Active Directory and maintain Group Policy for servers and VDA policy, keeping virtual desktop policy aligned with Microsoft Intune policies.
Administer and optimize Citrix DaaS platforms, with a special focus on optimizing the user experience.
Manage Azure VMs, Azure Storage accounts, and Azure File Sync.
Assist with identity and access management for applications and staff across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
Maintain automated backup, restore, and high availability across VDI, server, storage, and cloud systems.
Perform work in our government environment in accordance with applicable security and compliance requirements, support controls, and protect data integrity and security.
Provide 3rd level support to helpdesk and staff for Azure, Windows Server, Citrix DaaS, and identity issues, track work in ServiceNow, and use automation and documentation to proactively mitigate recurring problems.
Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, automation scripts, and processes.
Maintain the Citrix NetScaler high-availability pair and Citrix StoreFront, including TLS certificate renewals, firmware updates, and routine troubleshooting.

Requirements

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and able to complete a U.S. Government background investigation.
Associate degree in computer science or higher (or equivalent experience).
3+ years in IT system administration, including Windows Server and Active Directory.
Hands-on experience administering Windows Server, including patching, hardening, roles and features, and certificates.
Hands-on experience administering Citrix DaaS or Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
Hands-on experience administering Active Directory and Group Policy, including domain controllers, DNS, organizational units, groups and accounts, and GPO design and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience provisioning and configuring Azure VMs, storage accounts, and Azure Files.
Experience with identity and access management across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including group-based access, multi-factor authentication, and Conditional Access.
Experience managing Windows desktop policy and user profiles with GPOs and Microsoft Intune.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks.
Familiarity with networking concepts (VNets, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers) and their integration with cloud platforms.
Experience with backup, recovery, and security practices in virtualized and cloud environments.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Skills

Windows Server
Active Directory
Group Policy
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure infrastructure services
Citrix DaaS
PowerShell
Bicep
Azure Automation
ServiceNow
Citrix NetScaler
Citrix StoreFront
Microsoft Intune
Azure VMs
Azure Storage accounts
Azure File Sync
VNets
VPNs
Firewalls
Load balancers
NIST SP 800-171
CMMC
FedRAMP
Azure Government
Microsoft 365 GCC High
CIS hardening
DISA STIG hardening
Azure DevOps
GitHub

Location

Austin
Chicago
New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Associate degree in computer science or higher (or equivalent experience)

Salary/Compensations

$1,000 - $800,000 annually

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
Wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

About the Company

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges.
An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide.
Our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future.
We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Thornton Tomasetti provides engineering design, investigation, and analysis services to clients worldwide on projects of every size and level of complexity.
We are a 100% employee-held organization of 1,700 engineers, architects, and sustainability and support professionals collaborating from about 43 offices across the United States and globally.
We focus on providing a diverse suite of integrated services and leading innovation in our industry to ensure the continued success of our clients.

Equal Opportunity

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.