Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Systems Administrator to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows systems administration, patch management, and scripting, with experience in virtualization and automation. While our current infrastructure is primarily on-prem, we are in the early stages of cloud migration, particularly around Office 365, with plans for further adoption of Azure services. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain Windows-based server infrastructure. • Perform patch management and vulnerability remediation across systems. • Develop tools and automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell scripting. • Support VMware virtualization environment. • Assist in the migration of on-prem Exchange servers to Microsoft 365. • Provide light administration and recipient management for Microsoft Exchange (8 on-prem servers). • Support SCCM/MECM as needed during transition to Intune and PDQ for software/patch management. • Contribute to planning and execution of cloud initiatives, particularly within Microsoft Azure. • Collaborate with the team to implement best practices in system security, automation, and monitoring. Must-haves: • 7+ Years of professional experience with Windows systems administration and support. • Adept understanding of patch management and vulnerability remediation processes in SCCM. • Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and tool development. • Experience with VMware virtualization technologies. Nice-to-Haves: • Experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based infrastructure. • Knowledge of Cisco UCS. • Expertise using MECM, Microsoft Intune, and PDQ Deploy. • Basic Linux system administration skills. • Experience with M365 applications. (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive) • Experience with Microsoft Exchange (recipient management and light administration). • Professional experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, Azure). • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

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