System Administrator II

You're a Systems Administrator who loves the challenge of building, securing, and maintaining the digital foundations that businesses rely on. You’re ready for a role where you can have a direct impact, working with a diverse range of clients and technologies. This is a role that is intended to be a contract-to-hire opportunity. Travel - It also requires about 50% travel to client sites throughout the United States and nearby territories and countries.

At this company, you'll step into a high-impact position where every day is an opportunity to solve complex problems and ensure seamless operations for mission-critical systems. You'll spend your time designing and implementing solutions that keep clients' businesses running smoothly, whether you're managing on-premises servers, cloud-based infrastructure, or a hybrid environment. It's a chance to be the trusted expert, guiding clients through upgrades, optimizing performance, and providing peace of mind through robust security and disaster recovery plans.

Why this Role is Different

• A mix of on-prem and cloud environments: You'll gain hands-on experience with both traditional data centers and cutting-edge cloud platforms like Azure and the private cloud.
• Diverse client portfolio: You'll work with a variety of clients and industries, expanding your skills and facing new challenges with each project.
• Impactful work: Your efforts will directly ensure the high availability, reliability, and performance of critical IT services for clients.
• Professional growth: This role provides significant opportunities for professional development, including training, certifications, and career progression into more senior technical or managerial roles.

What You'll Be Doing

• Server and Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain server environments across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Proactively monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and continuously optimize performance to meet client demands.
• Security and Disaster Recovery: Implement robust security protocols and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Client Consultation: Act as a subject matter expert, advising clients on infrastructure upgrades, new technologies, and system improvements.
• Network and Security Collaboration: Partner with network engineers to support server-level networking and security, including firewalls and access controls.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all server configurations and infrastructure diagrams10.

Ideal Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a systems administration or IT infrastructure role.
• Experience with on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure, VMware, and Hyper-V.
• Proficiency with server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and virtualization platforms.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs) and security best practices.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or CompTIA Network+.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.