Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Salary Range: $80,000 – $110,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to provide advanced support for enterprise IT systems that enable safety, administrative, and mission‑critical services. This Systems Administrator role includes a structured knowledge transfer period with a senior engineer, followed by a planned transition back to the core IT team. The position is ideal for a highly capable Systems Administrator who thrives in a lean, high‑trust environment and is comfortable working independently across infrastructure, networking, and security domains.

As a Systems Administrator, you will play a key role in maintaining system reliability, improving operational resilience, and supporting cybersecurity initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior Systems Administrator supporting physical and virtual server environments, including VMware‑based infrastructures
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server and Windows desktop environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security
• Act as a primary Systems Administrator for identity and access management, including user accounts, permissions, and authentication across enterprise systems
• Administer and support Office 365, email services, databases, storage platforms, telephony, and security systems
• Support network infrastructure including Cisco IOS, TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall configurations
• Partner with security teams to conduct vulnerability management, security reviews, patching, and compliance reporting
• Participate in cybersecurity operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and remediation activities
• Coordinate effectively as a Systems Administrator with internal stakeholders and oversee third‑party vendors when required
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, system diagrams, and transition handoff materials
• Provide mentorship and operational continuity as a trusted Systems Administrator within the IT organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• 3–5+ years of hands‑on experience as a Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, or similar role
• Strong expertise in VMware virtualization, Windows Server environments, and Cisco‑based networking
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise‑scale systems as a Systems Administrator
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document complex systems clearly
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage time‑sensitive tasks in production environments