Microsoft Infrastructure Specialist

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a highly qualified Microsoft Infrastructure Specialist to design, implement, and maintain a hybrid Microsoft enterprise environment. This role serves as the subject matter expert for identity, authentication, and messaging services, ensuring secure access and seamless communication for a large and diverse user population. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead administration of Exchange Server (Hybrid) and Exchange Online, including mail flow, transport rules, and policy management
• Design, implement, and maintain a highly available Active Directory environment (Domain Controllers, DNS, Group Policy)
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and hybrid identity configurations
• Support Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Web Application Proxy for Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Oversee Identity & Access Management (IAM) using Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and Azure AD Connect
• Design and manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Services, including certificate lifecycle management
• Implement and maintain security best practices across the Microsoft ecosystem
• Develop and maintain PowerShell-based automation for operational efficiency and reporting
• Serve as an escalation point, provide technical leadership, and mentor team members

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing Microsoft enterprise infrastructure in a hybrid environment
• Strong expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, Exchange, and authentication protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM)
• Experience with IAM solutions, federation services, and PKI/certificate management
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and drive continuous improvement