Systems Administrator / Onsite in North Dallas

About the role

A growing financial services organization in North Dallas, TX is seeking a full-time Systems Administrator to support and evolve a Microsoft-centric infrastructure environment. This role sits within a small, stable IT team and focuses on Windows Server, VMware, M365, Intune, and a managed networking platform. The environment is primarily on-prem with selective cloud adoption, offering a strong mix of traditional infrastructure and modern tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a technical lead and escalation point
• Identify gaps and implement solutions
• Influence long-term direction
• Collaborative, stable, and less rigid than larger financial institutions
• Strong tenure across the team and a clear path for growth into senior leadership
• Work onsite 5 days a week in North Dallas

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or network operations
• Strong experience administering VMware environments
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, including Active Directory and Group Policy
• Experience working in hybrid environments with M365 exposure
• Ability to troubleshoot across servers, applications, and infrastructure systems
• Experience supporting endpoint environments, ideally with Intune or similar tools
• Strong ticketing system experience with an L3 troubleshooting mindset
• Foundational networking knowledge, including routing concepts and segmentation
• Exposure to endpoint security tools such as Defender or SentinelOne

Qualifications

• Exposure to SQL Server environments, including job monitoring and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools such as Power Automate or similar platforms
• Understanding of data workflows, ETL processes, or data pipeline environments
• Exposure to compliance and security tools such as Microsoft Purview
• Experience with hyperconverged infrastructure, particularly HPE SimpliVity
• Comfort supporting physical infrastructure, including racking and stacking hardware
• Strong documentation and process improvement mindset

Skills

• Technical curiosity and proactive approach
• Understanding of how systems connect across the organization
• Motivated to improve the environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options