Overview
On Site
USD 95,000.00 - 125,000.00 per year
Contract - Independent
Skills
Microsoft Windows
Business Operations
Microsoft Windows Administration
SQL
Microsoft
IaaS
PaaS
Virtual Machines
VMware Infrastructure
High Availability
DRS
Enterprise Storage
Command-line Interface
Terraform
Incident Management
Root Cause Analysis
Performance Tuning
Collaboration
Computer Networking
Mentorship
Roadmaps
Computer Science
System Administration
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Active Directory
Microsoft Office
VMware ESXi
VMware
VMware vSphere
Virtualization
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
DHCP
Distributed File System
Microsoft IIS
Group Policy
Remote Desktop Services
Amazon RDS
Microsoft SQL Server
Database
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Veeam
Backup
Replication
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Configuration Management
Patch Management
Regulatory Compliance
Server Hardware
Cisco
HP
Storage
Management
BigFix
SolarWinds
ITIL
COBIT
Project Management
Privacy
Marketing
Job Details
Location: Beverly, NJ
Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $125,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Lead Windows System Administrator
Position Overview
We're looking for a highly skilled Lead Windows System Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft and VMware technologies, Azure cloud services, and Microsoft 365. You'll join a dynamic team responsible for the core infrastructure that powers our business operations.
In this role, you'll manage hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud), lead infrastructure projects, and ensure the security, stability, and performance of our systems. Our Windows Administration Team oversees company's Microsoft ecosystem - including Active Directory, M365, SharePoint Online, SQL, and the broader Microsoft Collaboration Suite - as well as VMware, compute, storage, backup, and other critical platforms.
This position offers a primarily remote schedule with occasional on-site presence (about 4 days per month or as needed) and requires participation in an on-call rotation.
What You'll Do
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Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $125,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Lead Windows System Administrator
Position Overview
We're looking for a highly skilled Lead Windows System Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft and VMware technologies, Azure cloud services, and Microsoft 365. You'll join a dynamic team responsible for the core infrastructure that powers our business operations.
In this role, you'll manage hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud), lead infrastructure projects, and ensure the security, stability, and performance of our systems. Our Windows Administration Team oversees company's Microsoft ecosystem - including Active Directory, M365, SharePoint Online, SQL, and the broader Microsoft Collaboration Suite - as well as VMware, compute, storage, backup, and other critical platforms.
This position offers a primarily remote schedule with occasional on-site presence (about 4 days per month or as needed) and requires participation in an on-call rotation.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement hybrid infrastructure solutions using Azure IaaS/PaaS and on-prem vSphere.
- Manage Azure services (VMs, networking, storage accounts, Azure AD, backup, monitoring).
- Oversee VMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi hosts, HA/DRS clusters, vSAN).
- Administer enterprise storage platforms.
- Automate system tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform.
- Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
- Collaborate with security and networking teams to enforce compliance and governance.
- Mentor junior administrators and contribute to infrastructure roadmaps.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support as needed for projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in systems administration with Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2025).
- Expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 administration.
- Strong experience with VMware (ESXi, vCenter, vSphere) and virtualization best practices.
- Solid understanding of core infrastructure services: DNS, DHCP, DFS, IIS, Group Policy, RDS.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL database infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation).
- Expertise with Veeam Backup and Replication Suite, including VeeamOne.
- Advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration management.
- Knowledge of security best practices, patch management, and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with server hardware (Cisco, HP rack-mounted and blade systems).
- Extensive experience with shared storage platforms and concepts.
- Working knowledge of monitoring and endpoint management tools (BigFix, Datadog, SolarWinds).
- Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and project management methodologies.
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
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