IT Systems Administrator

About the role

Kinkaid Civil Construction is a 100% employee-owned, family-run heavy civil construction company specializing in underground utility installation, earthwork, and infrastructure construction throughout Arizona and Utah. We are seeking an experienced and solutions-driven IT Systems Administrator to support and maintain the technology infrastructure that keeps our operations running efficiently across both office and field environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain company servers, virtualization platforms, and core infrastructure systems
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file services, and print services
• Maintain system performance, reliability, and uptime
• Perform system upgrades, patching, maintenance, and optimization
• Aid in infrastructure planning and technology improvements that support company growth
• Administer Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, and security platforms
• Manage user accounts, licensing, permissions, and access controls
• Support Microsoft Azure resources, virtual machines, storage, and networking
• Aid in cloud migrations and modernization initiatives
• Support firewalls, switches, wireless networks, VPN connectivity, and overall network performance
• Aid in cybersecurity initiatives, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and security policy enforcement
• Support backup systems, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity efforts
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues
• Support office and field personnel with advanced technology needs
• Lead and assist with infrastructure projects, including server migrations, network upgrades, cloud initiatives, and technology deployments
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and support procedures

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or similar IT infrastructure roles
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 Administration
• Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization platforms
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred VMware and/or Hyper-V experience
• Cybersecurity, Microsoft, Azure, or networking certifications
• Experience supporting multi-location organizations
• Construction, engineering, or field operations industry experience