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What You'll Do - Architect and scale our IT infrastructure, balancing security, efficiency, and performance in a growing company. - Take full ownership of our Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, ensuring seamless functionality, security, and scalability. - Mentor and lead junior IT staff, building a high-performing team that supports our business objectives. - Problem-solve proactively—troubleshoot and optimize system performance before issues become roadblocks. - Implement world-class security—fortify our IT environment against evolving cyber threats. - Optimize SQL Server databases for reliability, efficiency, and performance. - Lead IT projects from ideation to execution, ensuring systems align with business goals. - Manage disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime and business risk. - Ensure smooth collaboration with development and business teams for seamless IT integration. - Drive automation and efficiency through scripting and process improvements. What You'll Bring - 7+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role, with a bias for action and ownership. - Hands-on expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud computing environments. - Advanced knowledge of virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware, Nutanix). - Deep technical skills in Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP). - Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash) to automate and optimize system administration. - Experience leading IT projects, driving execution with speed and precision. - Strong problem-solving mindset—you anticipate, diagnose, and eliminate issues before they impact operations. - Ability to thrive in ambiguity—you love tackling the unknown and finding innovative solutions. - A proactive, business-oriented approach—you understand how IT drives company growth and success. Preferred Experience With - Windows Server - Windows SQL Server - Microsoft Active Directory/Entra - Microsoft 365 - Azure - Sonicwall firewalls - Sophos XDR - Veeam - Datadog - Freshdesk - Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service - Tenable Vulnerability Management - Certifications like Microsoft Azure Administrator or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator are a plus, but the ability to think strategically, execute with precision, and lead with confidence is what will set you apart.

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