Senior System Administrator – Professional ProfileEducation

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Equivalent hands‑on experience may be considered in place of formal education.

Professional Experience

5–7 years of progressive experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or similar senior IT roles.
Proven success managing production‑level IT infrastructure in fast‑paced business environments.
Strong background supporting on‑premises and hybrid ecosystems, including servers, networking, Microsoft 365, virtualization, storage, backups, and security platforms.
Experience serving as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues.
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and support infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
Experience working in environments requiring high uptime, reliability, and rapid response.
Skilled in documenting systems, procedures, architectures, and recovery processes.

Technical Skills

Advanced hands‑on experience with Windows Server administration.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Entra ID.
Deep knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file/print services, and permissions management.
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and/or Hyper‑V.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, DHCP.
Experience with backup and disaster recovery, restore testing, and business continuity planning.
Experience with endpoint management, patching, antivirus/EDR, and device lifecycle support.
Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills; Bash or Python is a plus.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
Experience with storage technologies: RAID, SAN/NAS, and server hardware troubleshooting.

Core Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and support core infrastructure systems across servers, virtualization, networking, storage, and Microsoft 365.
Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, access controls, and policy enforcement.
Monitor system health, performance, availability, and capacity to ensure stable operations.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of escalated infrastructure, server, and network issues.
Maintain patching, backups, disaster recovery readiness, and restoration procedures.
Support infrastructure security efforts: hardening, vulnerability remediation, MFA, and access controls.
Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain clear, accurate technical documentation, diagrams, standards, and SOPs.

Problem‑Solving & Leadership Competencies

Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple issues simultaneously.
Clear communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to mentor junior IT staff and promote best practices.
High sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through.

Preferred (Not Required)

Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, AWS, etc.) are a plus; proven experience is valued more.
Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or 24/7 operational environments.
Experience with cybersecurity tools, audits, compliance, and infrastructure hardening.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: Remote

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