Senior System Administrator

Location: Austin, TX

Type: Contract to Hire
Salary: $85,000 – $90,000
Full benefits included
Sponsorship not available – must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in System Administration roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows servers and operating systems
• Experience managing desktops, laptops, and end-user environments
• Expertise with Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Group Policy
• Experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 (including SharePoint administration)
• Experience with remote management and monitoring tools (Pulseway or similar)
• Experience with asset tracking systems (AssetSonar or similar)
• Virtualization experience (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications
• Ability to work hands-on while contributing to SOP development and process improvement

Preferred Experience

• Zoom and Meraki
• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or Ansible)

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure
• Manage Windows environments including servers, desktops, Active Directory, and Azure AD
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively resolve risks
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues
• Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and execution
• Automate and optimize systems and processes where possible
• Manage monitoring, asset tracking, and deployment tools
• Implement system updates, patches, and integrations to improve performance and security
• Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and system standards
• Contribute to IT projects and initiatives to improve infrastructure reliability
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements