Systems Administrator-Advanced

Advanced Systems Administrator

The client is a government organization responsible for administering state tax laws, collecting revenue, and ensuring compliance to support public services. It operates large-scale enterprise systems that require high availability, security, and continuous optimization. The organization emphasizes modernization, cloud adoption, and operational efficiency across its IT infrastructure.

The client is seeking an Advanced Systems Administrator to support enterprise server environments and Azure cloud infrastructure. This senior-level, onsite role in Tallahassee, Florida, starting July 1, 2026, focuses on Active Directory management, system reliability, and cloud optimization, while contributing to process improvements and automation.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (onsite).

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, prioritize, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues related to enterprise servers and Active Directory environments.
• Manage and maintain the lifecycle of Windows server operating systems.
• Design, organize, and maintain Active Directory structures, including OUs and Group Policies.
• Recommend and implement improvements to AD processes and Group Policy configurations.
• Support and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement automation and enhancements using scripting and best practices.
• Ensure high availability, continuity, and security of enterprise systems.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on cloud readiness and infrastructure modernization.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams and provide knowledge transfer when needed.
• Produce status reports and maintain documentation of tasks and solutions.
• Follow organizational standards, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Complete all required training and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Active Directory administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Cloud Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure core services.

• Preferred Skills
• Experience with PowerShell scripting.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of virtual networking and security protocols.
• Experience with cost management and optimization in cloud environments.

• Certifications
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.

Salary: Pay Rate: $56.00 per hour (Annual Salary: $116,480)