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Senior Systems Administrator Location: Southlake, TX 76092 Company: Wheeler Staffing Partners Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote – non-negotiable) Salary: $70,000 – $110,000 Travel: Approx. 15% (Travel to Mississippi 2–3 times/year) Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator on behalf of a trusted client in Southlake, TX. This is a key leadership-focused role where you'll manage a team of Windows System Engineers, drive infrastructure projects, and ensure the ongoing performance and security of IT systems. If you're a senior-level IT professional with a strong background in systems administration, team leadership, and enterprise infrastructure, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career. Responsibilities • Lead and support a team of Windows System Engineers and act as the escalation point for Level 3 IT support • Provide training, mentorship, and documentation for engineering staff • Help define IT strategy, infrastructure architecture, and process improvements • Manage and execute enterprise IT projects, including security implementations and infrastructure upgrades • Ensure help desk operations are effective and SOPs are followed • Coordinate team scheduling and after-hours support coverage • Oversee recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of technical staff • Collaborate with Cybersecurity to maintain hardened server images and compliance standards • Monitor, audit, and optimize systems and performance across all environments • Attend internal leadership meetings and contribute to IT strategic planning • Document all technical procedures and project workflows • Additional duties as assigned Qualifications • 8+ years of systems administration experience with at least some team leadership or supervisory responsibility • Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, and Office 365 • Solid knowledge of virtualization and backup technologies • Comfortable working with Unix/Linux operating systems • Experience with Spiceworks or similar help desk tools • Microsoft Server/Engineer and/or VMware certification preferred • Diploma from a college or vocational school, or equivalent work experience • Valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal transportation • Willingness to travel up to 15% (Mississippi data center visits 2–3 times/year) Key Traits for Success • Able to work independently with minimal supervision • Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities • Customer-centric approach to support and problem-solving • High level of initiative, accountability, and organization Interested in advancing your IT career with a stable, forward-thinking organization? Apply today to join the team as a Senior Systems Administrator in Southlake, TX.

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