System Administrator

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Systems Administrator to manage and evolve our hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premises servers, cloud-based environments, and 15 locations. This role is critical in ensuring high availability, security, and performance across our IT systems while supporting a growing internal development team and scaling business needs.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Operations

· Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO)

· Manage Azure infrastructure: VMs, storage, networking, and backups

· Maintain system patching, imaging, and configuration baselines

· Oversee backup/DR systems and strategies (on-prem + cloud)

· Manage monitoring and alerting tools for performance and uptime

· Document infrastructure, standard operating procedures, and operational runbooks

Security & Compliance

· Implement and enforce system hardening, least privilege, and RBAC practices

· Support Conditional Access, and MFA

· Work with team to address vulnerabilities and audit findings

· Enforce compliance efforts (e.g., password policies, account reviews)

· Update asset inventory

Collaboration & Support

· Act as Tier 3 escalation point for complex issues

· Support internal team with environments, networking, and deployments

· Provide general IT Support to team as needed

· Participate in IT projects: migrations, upgrades, new site rollouts

· Mentor junior admins and support staff; advocate best practices

Requirements

Must-Have:

· 5+ years experience in a systems administration role

· Strong knowledge of Windows Servers and Active Directory

· Experience with Azure infrastructure and hybrid environments

· Familiarity with Group Policy

· Experience with backups (Veeam, Azure Backup, etc.)

· Strong knowledge of VMWare

· Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills

· Experience with IIS

· Experience with Microsoft SQL Server

Nice-to-Have:

· Exposure to M365 administration (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)

· Familiarity with identity tools (Entra ID, conditional access)

· Networking fundamentals (VLANs, firewalls)

· Familiarity with MDM’s (AirWatch, Intune, Soti)

· Familiarity with Cisco Switches

Soft Skills

· Strong ownership mindset and initiative

· Ability to juggle multiple projects and support tasks

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Certifications (Preferred but not required)

· Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

· CompTIA Security+

· MCSA/MCSE (legacy OK if recent experience aligns)