Systems Administrator Salt Lake City, Utah Contract to Hire $38 to $40 per hour contract with a conversion salary of $80 to $85K annually + bonus Summary We are looking for a mid-level Systems Administrator to help build and support a modern, cloud-first IT environment. This role will serve as an escalation point for Help Desk issues, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in bringing IT operations fully in-house.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams.
Responsibilities - Administer and support Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
- Manage identity, access, and security configurations through admin portals
- Act as an escalation point for Help Desk tickets and complex technical issues
- Mentor and support Help Desk staff through coaching and technical guidance
- Support SaaS tools including Jira, Atlassian products, Zoom, and Slack
- Assist with endpoint management, policy enforcement, and device security
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure systems align with business needs
- Contribute to IT documentation, standards, and long-term infrastructure planning
- Help establish internal IT and security best practices as the organization scales
Requirements - 3+ years of Systems Administrator experience (not entry-level)
- Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
- Microsoft professional certifications
- Strong Windows administration experience
- Experience supporting SaaS applications and collaboration tools
- Basic proficiency in Linux system and scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
- Familiarity with Jira or Atlassian tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and independently
- Proven ability to serve as an escalation point and technical resource
Bonus Skills - CompTIA Security+ or Network+
- Linux administration experience
- Prior experience mentoring or leading junior IT staff (without direct management responsibility)
- Experience helping transition IT services from third-party providers to internal teams
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