Systems Administrator

One of our clients in the Birmingham Market is looking for a systems administrator that has extensive experience working with Proofpoint and Messaging. These skills will be critical for this role. Additional details are below:
Description
The Systems Administrator Messaging is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and evolution of the organization's email and messaging platforms. This role supports critical messaging infrastructure including Microsoft Exchange Server, Exchange Online (Microsoft 365), and Proofpoint. This position balances operational support with a strong emphasis on strategic initiatives, including messaging platform modernization, automation, and continuous improvement. Operating under general direction, the role serves as a subject matter expert, partnering effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
Skills
System administrator, Proofpoint, Powershell, TRAP, TAP, EFD, SER, POD, Windows server, Systems engineering, Windows
Top Skills Details
System administrator,Proofpoint,Powershell,TRAP,TAP,EFD,SER,POD
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Messaging Platform Administration & Support Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft Exchange Server (on-premises and hybrid) and Exchange Online environments. Ensure the availability, performance, reliability, and security of enterprise messaging systems. Troubleshoot complex messaging issues, performing root cause analysis and driving incidents through resolution. Support and contribute to strategic initiatives in the messaging space, including system improvements, upgrades, and platform enhancements. Proofpoint Administration Administer and support Proofpoint email security solutions, including: o TRAP (Threat Response Auto Pull) o TAP (Targeted Attack Protection) o EFD (Email Fraud Defense) o SER (Security Education / Awareness) o POD (Proofpoint On Demand) Configure, tune, and maintain policies to improve threat detection, reduce false positives, and strengthen the organization's email security posture. Investigate and respond to email-based security incidents in coordination with security and incident response teams. Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement Participate in and contribute to messaging-related projects and strategic initiatives, including cloud, hybrid, and security improvements. Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation within messaging operations. Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Act as a subject matter expert for messaging-related initiatives and consultations across IT. Automation & Engineering Develop and maintain automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency and system reliability. Utilize PowerShell and other scripting or coding technologies to automate administrative tasks, reporting, and remediation. Integrate automation into operational workflows, monitoring, and support processes. Operations & On-Call Support Participate in a shared on-call rotation to support critical messaging systems, res
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.
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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.