PrePass
About PrePass
PrePass® is North America's most trusted weigh station bypass and toll management platform. We’re transforming how the transportation industry operates—creating solutions that keep trucks moving safely, efficiently, and compliantly. This means making bold decisions and building systems that support not only fleets but the broader economy. It all starts with enabling commercial vehicles to keep rolling with seamless toll management, weigh station bypass, and safety solutions. It’s what we do best, and we do it to meet the demands of the road every day.
That’s why people join us: our solutions are implemented in real-time, on highways and interstates across the nation, helping fleets go farther, faster. This work challenges and rewards, presenting complex problems that need ambitious answers. We hire bold thinkers with a heart for impact, a passion for progress, and the optimism to shape the future of transportation.
About the role
We’re looking for an
Azure Systems Administrator to support and improve our
Azure-first infrastructure , centered on
Windows Server virtual machines (IaaS) ,
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) running on Azure VMs , and
identity synchronization using Azure AD Connect . This role owns provisioning, configuration, patching, monitoring, backup/recovery, security posture management, and incident response for systems that support business‑critical services. You’ll partner with engineering, security, and IT operations to keep environments reliable, secure, and scalable. Essential Responsibilities
Azure IaaS – Windows Server VM administration Provision, configure, and maintain
Windows Server VMs in Azure , including sizing, performance tuning, disk/storage management, and availability planning Perform daily operational health checks (OS integrity, service availability, CPU/memory/disk trends, scheduled task/job success, and event log review) Troubleshoot Windows platform issues (services, certificates, networking, DNS, authentication, resource constraints) and coordinate resolution with stakeholders Patch management & updates (Azure Update Manager) Own VM patching operations using
Azure Update Manager (maintenance windows, classification-based patching, phased rollouts, restart coordination) Monitor patch compliance and remediate failed deployments and “no update data” scenarios Communicate scheduled maintenance to stakeholders and execute updates in a controlled, auditable manner Backup & recovery (Azure Backup) Implement and operate
Azure Backup for Azure VMs (policy configuration, monitoring, retention governance) Perform and document periodic restore tests and recovery procedures to ensure operational readiness Identity & directory services (AD DS + Azure AD Connect) Administer
AD DS hosted on Azure VMs (domain controllers) : users/groups, OUs,
Group Policy (GPO) , security groups, and delegated access Maintain domain controller health and dependencies (DNS, replication health, time synchronization, patching coordination, operational runbooks) Operate and maintain
Azure AD Connect (hosted on a Windows VM in Azure): monitor sync health, troubleshoot sync failures, manage scope/filtering, and support upgrades/maintenance Maintain documentation/runbooks for configuration, troubleshooting, and recovery procedures Web and file services (IIS + File Servers) Administer and troubleshoot
IIS (site/app configuration, bindings/certs, app pools, logging, performance troubleshooting) Administer and support
Windows File Servers (SMB shares, NTFS/share permissions, access controls, troubleshooting access/performance issues) Security posture & vulnerability management (Defender for Cloud) Use
Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor security posture, address recommendations, and remediate vulnerabilities Contribute to baseline hardening and security improvements aligned to organizational standards Monitoring, incident response & continuous improvement Participate in an on-call rotation; support incident response, service restoration, root cause analysis, and preventative improvements Automate repeatable administrative work using
PowerShell and Azure-native tooling Create and maintain operational documentation (runbooks/SOPs/diagrams/inventories) Requirements (Must have) 3+ years administering
Windows Server in production, including
Windows Server VMs in Azure Hands-on experience with
Azure VM operations (provisioning, troubleshooting, performance tuning, lifecycle management) Hands-on experience with
Azure Update Manager (maintenance windows, phased patching, compliance tracking) Hands-on experience with
Azure Backup (policy setup, monitoring, restores, retention) Hands-on experience with
Microsoft Defender for Cloud (recommendations, vulnerability remediation, posture management) Hands-on experience administering
AD DS (users/groups/OUs, GPO, permissions) on domain controllers running on Azure VMs Hands-on experience with
Azure AD Connect (monitoring, troubleshooting sync issues, scope/filtering, maintenance/upgrades) Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting
IIS Hands-on experience administering
Windows File Servers (SMB shares + permissions) Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to collaborate across IT, engineering, and security teams Nice to have Load balancing experience (design/support/troubleshooting) Microsoft Failover Clustering experience (design/support/troubleshooting) Azure PaaS experience (e.g., App Services, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, managed databases, etc.) Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform/Bicep/ARM) CI/CD operational support experience Endpoint/device management tooling experience (Intune / ConfigMgr) Certificate lifecycle management and secrets management practices Relevant certifications (optional):
AZ‑104 , Windows/Identity certifications, security-focused certifications How We Will Take Care of You Robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision that start on date of hire. Paid Time Off, to include vacation, sick, holidays, and floating holidays. 401(k) plan with employer match. Company-funded “lifestyle account” upon date of hire for you to apply toward your physical and mental well-being (i.e., ski passes, retreats, gym memberships). Tuition Reimbursement Program. Voluntary benefits, to include but not limited to Legal and Pet Discounts. Employee Assistance Program (available at no cost to you). Company-sponsored and funded “Culture Team” that focuses on the Physical, Mental, and Professional well-being of employees. Community Give-Back initiatives. Culture that focuses on employee development initiatives. Join Us At PrePass, our mission drives us. We invest in relationships. We challenge ourselves to innovate and improve. We win together. Simply put, we live our Core Values. Ready to help move the transportation industry forward? Join us and let’s drive progress—together.
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Azure Systems Administrator to support and improve our
Azure-first infrastructure , centered on
Windows Server virtual machines (IaaS) ,
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) running on Azure VMs , and
identity synchronization using Azure AD Connect . This role owns provisioning, configuration, patching, monitoring, backup/recovery, security posture management, and incident response for systems that support business‑critical services. You’ll partner with engineering, security, and IT operations to keep environments reliable, secure, and scalable. Essential Responsibilities
Azure IaaS – Windows Server VM administration Provision, configure, and maintain
Windows Server VMs in Azure , including sizing, performance tuning, disk/storage management, and availability planning Perform daily operational health checks (OS integrity, service availability, CPU/memory/disk trends, scheduled task/job success, and event log review) Troubleshoot Windows platform issues (services, certificates, networking, DNS, authentication, resource constraints) and coordinate resolution with stakeholders Patch management & updates (Azure Update Manager) Own VM patching operations using
Azure Update Manager (maintenance windows, classification-based patching, phased rollouts, restart coordination) Monitor patch compliance and remediate failed deployments and “no update data” scenarios Communicate scheduled maintenance to stakeholders and execute updates in a controlled, auditable manner Backup & recovery (Azure Backup) Implement and operate
Azure Backup for Azure VMs (policy configuration, monitoring, retention governance) Perform and document periodic restore tests and recovery procedures to ensure operational readiness Identity & directory services (AD DS + Azure AD Connect) Administer
AD DS hosted on Azure VMs (domain controllers) : users/groups, OUs,
Group Policy (GPO) , security groups, and delegated access Maintain domain controller health and dependencies (DNS, replication health, time synchronization, patching coordination, operational runbooks) Operate and maintain
Azure AD Connect (hosted on a Windows VM in Azure): monitor sync health, troubleshoot sync failures, manage scope/filtering, and support upgrades/maintenance Maintain documentation/runbooks for configuration, troubleshooting, and recovery procedures Web and file services (IIS + File Servers) Administer and troubleshoot
IIS (site/app configuration, bindings/certs, app pools, logging, performance troubleshooting) Administer and support
Windows File Servers (SMB shares, NTFS/share permissions, access controls, troubleshooting access/performance issues) Security posture & vulnerability management (Defender for Cloud) Use
Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor security posture, address recommendations, and remediate vulnerabilities Contribute to baseline hardening and security improvements aligned to organizational standards Monitoring, incident response & continuous improvement Participate in an on-call rotation; support incident response, service restoration, root cause analysis, and preventative improvements Automate repeatable administrative work using
PowerShell and Azure-native tooling Create and maintain operational documentation (runbooks/SOPs/diagrams/inventories) Requirements (Must have) 3+ years administering
Windows Server in production, including
Windows Server VMs in Azure Hands-on experience with
Azure VM operations (provisioning, troubleshooting, performance tuning, lifecycle management) Hands-on experience with
Azure Update Manager (maintenance windows, phased patching, compliance tracking) Hands-on experience with
Azure Backup (policy setup, monitoring, restores, retention) Hands-on experience with
Microsoft Defender for Cloud (recommendations, vulnerability remediation, posture management) Hands-on experience administering
AD DS (users/groups/OUs, GPO, permissions) on domain controllers running on Azure VMs Hands-on experience with
Azure AD Connect (monitoring, troubleshooting sync issues, scope/filtering, maintenance/upgrades) Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting
IIS Hands-on experience administering
Windows File Servers (SMB shares + permissions) Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to collaborate across IT, engineering, and security teams Nice to have Load balancing experience (design/support/troubleshooting) Microsoft Failover Clustering experience (design/support/troubleshooting) Azure PaaS experience (e.g., App Services, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, managed databases, etc.) Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform/Bicep/ARM) CI/CD operational support experience Endpoint/device management tooling experience (Intune / ConfigMgr) Certificate lifecycle management and secrets management practices Relevant certifications (optional):
AZ‑104 , Windows/Identity certifications, security-focused certifications How We Will Take Care of You Robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision that start on date of hire. Paid Time Off, to include vacation, sick, holidays, and floating holidays. 401(k) plan with employer match. Company-funded “lifestyle account” upon date of hire for you to apply toward your physical and mental well-being (i.e., ski passes, retreats, gym memberships). Tuition Reimbursement Program. Voluntary benefits, to include but not limited to Legal and Pet Discounts. Employee Assistance Program (available at no cost to you). Company-sponsored and funded “Culture Team” that focuses on the Physical, Mental, and Professional well-being of employees. Community Give-Back initiatives. Culture that focuses on employee development initiatives. Join Us At PrePass, our mission drives us. We invest in relationships. We challenge ourselves to innovate and improve. We win together. Simply put, we live our Core Values. Ready to help move the transportation industry forward? Join us and let’s drive progress—together.
#J-18808-Ljbffr