Senior System Administrator

Our client in West Des Moines is seeking a seasoned Senior System Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft 365. In this leadership role, you'll not only provide advanced technical support but also mentor team members and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!

Work model:

• Remote

What you will do:

• Implement and manage system and application monitoring tools, monitoring software, wellness check scripts, processes, and procedures
• Monitor and report relevant information regarding system and application security, availability, performance, usage, etc.
• Manage and implement patch management and server maintenance tools
• Maintain system configurations to meet corporate policies and guidelines for quality and security
• Participate in business continuity tests and maintenance of continuity plans
• Provide server and PC Support
• Configure/install approved baseline operating systems, commercial-off-the-shelf applications, and tools
• Upgrade and sustain software and hardware, including virus protection, operating systems, etc.
• Ensure software licenses are in compliance by maintaining the company's hardware and software inventory
• Troubleshoot problems, root cause diagnostics, and resolution implementation
• Publish and maintain department process and procedure documents
• Provide system application expertise, support, training, and guidance to end users and IT personnel
• Support maintenance and project release schedules outside of the regular work shift
• Be on call for application, server, and network support on the weekends

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or 5+ years of work experience in computer systems and systems applications support
• 3+ years of experience supporting, configuring, and optimizing Microsoft 365
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 best practices
• Skilled with Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Defender, etc.) and Microsoft 365 security (data loss protection, group policy, Intune policy, Entra, active directory, etc.)