Senior System Administrator
About the role
Cape Fox Shared Services is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our talented IT team. The Senior Systems Administrator serves as a technical leader within Cape Fox, responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining the organization's server, network, and cloud infrastructure. This role provides expert-level support and hands-on administration across Windows servers, virtualization platforms, firewalls, switches, storage, and enterprise applications. The Senior Systems Administrator ensures the stability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems while driving infrastructure improvements, leading technical projects, and supporting strategic IT initiatives. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to support a high-performing, secure enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, administer, and optimize Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and core network components.
- Manage on-premises and cloud infrastructure—including virtual machines, identity services, backups, security configurations, and enterprise applications throughout their full lifecycle.
- Oversee firewalls, switches, wireless networks, and VPN systems to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across all Cape Fox locations.
- Lead patching, updates, monitoring, and performance tuning while providing Tier 3 escalation support for complex incidents and outages.
- Troubleshoot advanced system, network, and integration issues across both on-premises and cloud environments to minimize operational impact.
- Implement and enforce security best practices, including access controls, encryption, logging, monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening aligned with CMMC/NIST requirements.
- Conduct regular system health checks, security audits, and risk assessments, documenting findings and remediating gaps proactively.
- Develop scripts, automation tools, and streamlined workflows to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including configurations, procedures, diagrams, policies, and system change records.
- Collaborate with IT leadership and external partners (vendors, MSPs, MSSPs) on strategic planning, solution evaluations, infrastructure modernization, and technical project implementations.
- Mentor junior administrators and support staff, providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer to elevate team capabilities.
Requirements
- Strong problem-solving abilities with the capability to resolve complex or conflicting technical situations.
- Familiarity with current CMMC requirements and general cybersecurity best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong proficiency with Windows Server administration and core infrastructure services.
- Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls.
- Experience managing cloud environments (Azure or AWS), including identity, compute, and security configurations.
- Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.).
- Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills across systems, networks, and cloud services.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 5–7+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration or a related infrastructure-focused role.
Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- CompTIA Security+ (or higher-level security certification)
- Cisco CCNA or CCNP
Pay
$135,000–$145,000
Benefits
- Company holidays
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K with company match