Vaco is hiring for a Senior Systems Administrator opportunity in Charlotte NC
Direct Hire, Onsite
Salary: 80-95,000/yr
Key Responsibilities
Project & Systems Management
Lead and manage IT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, license remediation, and network optimization initiatives.
Perform ongoing software license cleanup, compliance verification, and lifecycle management of all enterprise licenses.
Oversee procurement, tracking, and asset management for cell phones, laptops, tablets, and other endpoint devices.
Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Network & Infrastructure Support
Manage setups, configurations, and ongoing IT operations for multiple remote sites, ensuring uptime, secure connectivity, and reliable data flow.
Monitor and analyze network traffic, performance, and security alerts.
Support "phone-home" network architectures and centrally managed device/reporting systems.
Provide advanced firewall management, troubleshooting, and rule configuration-preferably with Palo Alto technologies.
Systems Administration
Administer Office 365 / Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, device management, and user provisioning.
Support Intel on Prime solutions and related infrastructure components.
Manage VPN connectivity using GlobalProtect (Palo Alto), including secure client rollout, support, and policy configuration.
Perform server, workstation, and network equipment setup, configuration, and maintenance.
Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and monitor environment health.
End-User Support & Collaboration
Provide Tier 3 support for escalated system, network, and application issues.
Train and mentor junior IT staff.
Work closely with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders to coordinate solutions.
Qualifications
Required
5-8+ years of experience in IT systems analysis, systems administration, or infrastructure support.
Strong expertise with:
Office 365 / Microsoft 365
Palo Alto GlobalProtect
Firewall management (Palo Alto preferred)
Intel on Prime
Experience supporting multi-site remote environments.
Proven ability to manage technical projects from planning through completion.
Experience with asset management systems and inventory control.
Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
