Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems AdministratorPacific Staffing is recruiting a Senior Systems Administrator for a respected Sacramento-based organization known for its strong technical standards, operational reliability, and commitment to service excellence. This newly created role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments and excels in systems administration, advanced troubleshooting, project leadership, and cross-team technical mentorship. Our client offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional development, and a stable work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term career growth. $120,000-$130,000/Hour (DOE) + Bonus Hybrid after 90 Days of training. Ability to travel -day tripsKey ResponsibilitiesAdminister and troubleshoot Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Windows Server, and core enterprise systems.Serve as the Level 3 escalation point for complex issues across identity, endpoints, applications, servers, cloud services, and security controls.Lead technology projects, including planning, testing, integration, and implementation, while maintaining strong documentation and change-management practices.Monitor systems, logs, alerts, and events to identify risks, recurring issues, and opportunities for automation, reliability, and operational improvement.Coordinate with managed service providers and vendors while mentoring technical staff and supporting cross-team knowledge transfer.Skills & QualificationsStrong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Windows Server, Intune, and enterprise systems administration.Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform root-cause analysis across identity, networking, applications, servers, and cloud services.Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise connectivity troubleshooting.Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting tools for automation, diagnostics, and process improvement; strong analytical and communication skills.Bachelor's degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience) plus 5+ years of progressive IT experience; regulated industry experience preferred.