System Administrator | Contract-to-Hire | $40-$45p/h
*No C2C*
An established and forward-thinking organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Systems Administrator to join its Information Technology team. This role is ideal for a well-rounded IT professional with strong experience across system infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise application environments.
As a key member of the infrastructure team, you’ll ensure high availability and performance of critical systems, lead troubleshooting and configuration efforts, manage backups and disaster recovery, and contribute to long-term IT strategy and automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, manage, and maintain servers, operating systems, and enterprise applications.
- Administer Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, MFA, SSO, Microsoft Exchange/Outlook, and Azure environments.
- Manage Office 365 tenants, Intune, and Microsoft Defender.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across software, hardware, and network interfaces.
- Maintain system security, user access, and group policies in compliance with organizational standards.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures and systems architecture.
- Plan and execute system updates, patching, and performance tuning.
- Implement and maintain data backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Unitrends).
- Serve as SharePoint administrator and manage teleconferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, Dialpad).
- Support system integrations and ensure seamless operation between critical platforms.
- Automate tasks and workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell.
- Monitor cloud environments, perform diagnostics, and apply SSL certificates as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams and leadership on infrastructure upgrades, planning, and vendor management.
- Participate in IT projects, documentation, change management, and staff training efforts.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced IT environment.
- 5+ years of experience administering enterprise systems and infrastructure.
- Expertise in Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, Exchange.
- Experience with virtualization technologies: VMware, VxRail, Hyper-V or similar.
- Working knowledge of SAN technologies, networking concepts (LAN/WAN/Wireless), and cloud computing.
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell) and endpoint management tools (SCCM, PDQ, etc.).
- Familiarity with IT frameworks such as ITIL or Agile methodologies.
- Understanding of system security, data protection, and compliance best practices.
- Experience with SQL, Linux, and Unix operating systems.
- Comfortable managing video conferencing platforms and enterprise telephony/contact center solutions.
System Administrator | Contract-to-Hire | $40-$45p/h
