Systems Administrator

Description

We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to support and enhance a cloud-focused infrastructure environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who excels in Microsoft Azure administration, Windows Server support, and identity management while delivering dependable service across distributed teams. The role will focus on maintaining secure, high-performing systems, resolving technical issues, and contributing to infrastructure improvements that strengthen day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the health, availability, and maintenance of Microsoft Azure environments, ensuring cloud resources remain secure, stable, and optimized.
Provision, configure, and manage core Azure components such as virtual machines, storage services, and virtual networks to meet operational needs.
Perform routine administration for Windows Server platforms hosted in Azure, including legacy and current versions used across the environment.
Administer identity and access services through Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Group Policy, including user provisioning and permissions management.
Investigate and resolve infrastructure, operating system, application, and connectivity issues while providing advanced support for escalated service requests and incidents.
Contribute to backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities to help protect systems and support recovery readiness.
Assist with cloud infrastructure initiatives, including modernization efforts and migration-related tasks, as part of broader technology projects.
Create and maintain clear technical documentation, operational procedures, and support materials for infrastructure services.
Participate in on-call support as needed and collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders serving users across multiple time zones.
Identify opportunities to improve monitoring, automation, system performance, and operational processes, including support for PowerShell-based scripting efforts.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in systems administration, cloud administration, or infrastructure engineering roles.
Strong hands-on expertise managing Microsoft Azure environments and related cloud services.
Experience supporting Windows Server workloads in Azure, including both modern and legacy server versions.
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure networking, Azure storage, and Group Policy administration.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across infrastructure, applications, operating systems, and network connectivity.
Experience supporting users, systems, or business operations across multiple locations and time zones.
Working knowledge of PowerShell for administration, automation, or operational improvement tasks.
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach to technical support and service delivery.

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