Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator (JN -082026-429639) Minneapolis, Minnesota Salary: USD40 - USD48 per hour Location: Minneapolis, MN (3 days onsite, 2 days Remote) Type: Contract-to-Hire, W2, no C2C, 1099, or 3 Parties at this time Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 upon conversion Contract Rate: $40-$48/hr W2, no C2C, 1099 or 3 Parties at this time Overview Our client is seeking a Mid-Level Azure Systems Administrator to support and maintain a Microsoft-focused infrastructure environment. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of systems administration experience and hands-on exposure to Azure, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server technologies. Responsibilities Administer and support Azure resources including virtual machines, storage, and user access. Manage Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Support Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), Group Policy, and Windows Server environments. Provision and manage user accounts, permissions, and security groups. Troubleshoot server, cloud, network, and endpoint issues. Assist with system upgrades, patching, backups, and routine maintenance. Monitor infrastructure performance and respond to system alerts. Create and maintain technical documentation. Support infrastructure projects and cloud initiatives. Utilize PowerShell for basic administration and automation tasks. Requirements 3-5 years of Systems Administration experience. 1-3 years of Azure administration experience. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments. Knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, and Windows Server. Understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, and networking fundamentals. Experience with user administration and Group Policy. Strong troubleshooting skills and customer-service mindset. Preferred Skills VMware or Hyper-V exposure. Microsoft Defender and security administration experience. PowerShell scripting experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ledgent Technology