Senior Systems Administrator

This is a remote position.

Senior Systems Administrator

• Start Date: December 1, 2026
  
• Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
  
• Daily Working Hours: Full-Time
  
• Travel: Remote
  
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
  
• No Third Parties Please
  
• Salary: $95,000 – $112,000
  

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
  
• Manage virtualization infrastructure including VMware or Hyper-V environments.
  
• Administer and maintain cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure or AWS.
  
• Manage network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems.
  
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability; proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact operations.
  
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes and testing.
  
• Administer endpoint management tools including patch management, software deployment, and device configuration.
  
• Support and maintain identity and access management systems including Active Directory and Azure AD.
  
• Implement and maintain security controls, hardening standards, and compliance requirements.
  
• Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
  
• Document systems configurations, procedures, and runbooks.
  
• Provide senior-level technical escalation support for helpdesk and IT operations teams.
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise systems administration experience in a complex IT environment.
  
• Strong expertise in Windows Server administration including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
  
• Experience administering virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
  
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
  
• Solid understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, and VPNs.
  
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions and testing.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure layers.
  
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare IT environment; familiarity with HIPAA security requirements.
  
• Linux server administration experience.
  
• Microsoft certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, or Azure Administrator Associate.
  
• VMware certification (VCP) or equivalent.
  
• Experience with endpoint management platforms such as SCCM, Intune, or Jamf.
  
• Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow or similar ticketing platforms.
  
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior infrastructure professional who can independently manage a complex, multi-platform environment without needing hand-holding.
  
• Proactive problem solver who identifies and resolves issues before they become outages.
  
• Strong communicator who can translate technical concepts clearly for non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
  
• Detail-oriented and organized with a track record of clean documentation and reliable infrastructure management.
  
• Brings technical depth, accountability, and a service-oriented mindset to a fast-moving healthcare IT consulting firm.