Sr. Systems Administrator

Knoxville, TN, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • cmmc
  • NIST
  • o365
  • microsoft suite
  • servers
  • infrastructure
  • voip
  • change management
  • security
  • cybersecurity
  • disaster recovery

Summary

Sr. Systems Administrator

Location: Onsite

Duration: Direct hire

This full-time position will oversee the administration, maintenance and security of a distributed IT infrastructure supporting multiple Microsoft 365 tenants and a geographically dispersed workforce. This role is reponsible for managing both on-site and remote environments across multiple locations and time zones, ensuring operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level security standards. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, service-oriented IT professional with deep Microsoft 365 expertise and experience operating within regulated environments such as CMMC and NIST 800-171.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Microsoft 365 Administration
    • Administer multiple Microsoft 365 tenants, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access Policies; and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    • Manage identity governance, security policies, and tenant configurations
    • Perform log reviews and monitor system activity to ensure compliance and security integrity
  • Infrastructure & Systems Management
    • Administer physical and virtual servers across distributed environments
    • Manage network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, and remote office connectivity
    • Oversee patch management, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection
    • Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support
    • Support and manage Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) tools
    • Administer VoIP systems
  • Security & Compliance
    • Ensure compliance with CMMC Level 1 (or higher), NIST 800-171, and NIST 800-53 (as applicable)
    • Conduct internal system compliance reviews and assessments
    • Develop and maintain technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Participate in IT Change Boards and change management processes
    • Support audit readiness initiatives
  • Physical Security Systems
    • Oversee IP-based camera systems
    • Administer badge readers and access-control systems
    • Ensure physical security systems integration with cybersecurity policies
  • Collaboration & Strategic Support
    • Work closely with development teams and systems engineers to support development, testing and deployment
    • Participate in disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies
    • Assist with vendor management and contract negotiations

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance (active clearance preferred).
  • Bachelor s degree in IT Security, Computer Science, Information Systems Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of seven years of IT Administration experience, including at least three years in a regulated environment (CMMC level 1 or higher, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53) .
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
  • Strong service orientation and the ability to work independently.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
  • Experience in participating in IT Change Boards and conducting system compliance assessments.
  • Experience drafting SOPs to support IT consistency and audit readiness.
  • Networking 3+ years of experience with firewalls, switches, and physical security hardware.
  • Prior experience with vendor management, contract negotiations, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity strategies.
  • At least three years of Microsoft 365 Administration experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CompTIA Security + (Active or ability to obtain)
  • Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator
  • CCNA Certification

"Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled"

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  • Dice Id: 90767798
  • Position Id: 8947165
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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