Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS environments and implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online
• Configure and manage Intune for device/application security
• Maintain and optimize Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)
• Implement security policies, access controls, and monitoring standards
• Maintain VMware vSphere 8 (vCenter, ESXi, Horizon View)
• Administer Windows Server roles (AD, DNS, DHCP, IIS, BitLocker)

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in systems administration or similar role
• 2+ years’ experience with AWS, Microsoft 365/Exchange, VMware, Zscaler
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively

Skills Required

• Scripting/automation background
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to IT (e.g., CMMC, NIST 800-171 or C-SCRM)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 100% Company funded Retirement Plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance

About Tecolote Research

Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers.