Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain on-premises and Azure-integrated Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, NPS, and RDS.
• Manage file, print, and Windows-based application servers through IIS, including patching, upgrades, threat detection, and lifecycle management.
• Administer and troubleshoot Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, Container Apps, Container Registry, Storage Accounts, and Key Vault.
• Support cloud networking, including application gateways, web application firewalls, load balancing, private networking, and IPSEC VPN.
• Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Build dashboards, alerts, and monitoring across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Maintain SAN/NAS storage, VMware and Azure VM virtualization, backups, and capacity planning.
• Administer backup and recovery solutions, test restores, and support disaster recovery.
• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, privileged access, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online and Teams, and manage endpoints through Intune.
• Support HIPAA, SOC 2, audit readiness, vulnerability management, and MDR provider coordination.
• Use PowerShell and AI-assisted tools to automate operational tasks and maintain runbooks, architecture diagrams, and system documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation, occasional after-hours maintenance and incident response, staggered shifts, off-hour projects, and occasional datacenter travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years administering Windows environments.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization, and networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency with PowerShell for administration and automation.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Security-focused attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and Intune/endpoint management.
• Advanced disaster recovery, observability, and monitoring experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender, MDR platforms, SIEM tools, security operations, HIPAA, SOC 2, or other regulated environments.
• Experience collaborating with software engineering or DevOps teams and using AI-powered productivity tools.
• Microsoft certifications in Windows Server, Azure, networking, or security.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $95,000–$120,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Generous paid time off.