IT Systems Administrator

Job#: 3033557

Job Description:
IT Systems Administrator

Location: Houston, Texas (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

The System Administrator will be responsible for provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems across enterprise environments. This role ensures systems run securely and efficiently with minimal downtime while supporting end users, applications, and business-critical services. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch software applications.
• Windows Server 2019
• Entra ID/ ADFS
• M365
• Monitor system health and logs to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Work with the database team to maintain integrity and performance for Oracle and SQL.
• Provide on-call support for priority production issues and triage real-time incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Database, Development, Network, and Security.
• Document business process flows, system documentation, operating procedures, and configurations.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls following security best practices.
• Apply security patches and perform regular security monitoring and backups.
• Support audit activities and ensure systems comply with corporate security and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field is required.

Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a System Administrator role is required.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Windows environments, server administration, and scripting is required.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience with financial applications and automation scheduling tools.
• Experience with financial reporting data points.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $65.00 per hour. Please note that this is a contract role and benefits may not be provided.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.