System Administrator, IT Services (Cloud, Network, & Security)

Title: System Administrator, IT Services (Cloud, Network, & Security) Location: On-Site, 5 Days – Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire Compensation: $50–$60/hr About the Opportunity TalentoHC is partnering with a leading travel and tourism organization seeking a System Administrator, IT Services to join its global IT team. This is a hands‑on infrastructure role with a primary emphasis on cloud administration, network administration, and security from the system‑administration side. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across Microsoft Azure, AWS, Cisco networking, and endpoint and identity security — paired with strong customer service instincts and a commitment to clear documentation. This role supports employees across a headquarters location and global offices, combining meaningful technical work with close partnership across IT and Security teams. Key Responsibilities Cloud Administration Serve as a primary administrator for Microsoft Azure and AWS environments, including provisioning and lifecycle management of VMs, storage, and platform services Administer cloud identity and access management — Entra ID, Azure RBAC, AWS IAM — applying least‑privilege principles and managing federation and SSO Configure and maintain cloud networking constructs including VNets/VPCs, subnets, VPN/ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, and load balancers Monitor cloud cost, utilization, and capacity; support tagging, budgeting, and rightsizing opportunities Implement and maintain cloud backup, snapshot, and disaster‑recovery configurations; perform periodic recovery testing Support cloud governance using Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and AWS Config/Security Hub Network Administration Administer Cisco network infrastructure — switches, routers, and wireless — including VLANs, trunking, port configuration, and firmware updates Manage firewalls, VPN, and remote‑access connectivity; support site‑to‑site and client VPN tunnels Manage core network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP) and Wi‑Fi infrastructure including SSID configuration and wireless performance troubleshooting Monitor network health, performance, and availability; investigate and resolve connectivity, latency, and throughput issues Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IPAM, VLAN and firewall rule inventories Security Administration Apply security practices across cloud, network, server, and endpoint layers — hardening configurations and maintaining secure baselines Administer MFA, Conditional Access, and identity‑protection policies in Microsoft Entra ID; support access certifications and reviews Operate and maintain endpoint and server protection (EDR/AV), disk encryption, and patch/vulnerability remediation Monitor security alerts and logs across Microsoft Defender and cloud‑native tooling; investigate, document, and escalated suspected incidents Assist with vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, security audits, and evidence gathering Infrastructure & End‑User Support Administer on‑premises VMware vSphere environment including VM provisioning, storage management, and host patching Administer Citrix Cloud environment including virtual desktops, delivery groups, machine catalogs, and image updates Administer Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and Active Directory/Entra ID Manage Windows and macOS endpoints via Microsoft Intune — enrollment, compliance policies, software deployment, and remote remediation Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support via ITSM ticketing system; own IT onboarding and offboarding processes Maintain IT asset and licensing records; coordinate with vendors and MSPs for procurement and support Document procedures, runbooks, and knowledge‑base articles; participate in an after‑hours on‑call rotation for critical incidents Leadership & Team Collaboration Run the day‑to‑day IT function — managing workflow, priorities, and task distribution across the team Drive collaboration across IT and cross‑functional teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication Provide leadership and direction to team members, contractors, and help desk staff Prior experience managing direct reports is strongly preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience 3–6 years of professional experience in system administration with a focus on cloud, network, and/or security Hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Azure and AWS — compute, storage, identity, and cloud networking Hands‑on experience with Cisco networking — switching, routing, wireless, VLANs, and VPN Experience with security operations: MFA/Conditional Access, EDR/AV, encryption, patch management, and incident triage Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, VMware vSphere, and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Proficiency with PowerShell scripting; familiarity with Azure CLI, AWS CLI, or infrastructure‑as‑code Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate clearly with non‑technical stakeholders Strong documentation skills — architecture diagrams, runbooks, and knowledge‑base articles Preferred Certifications Microsoft AZ‑104 (Azure Administrator) and/or AZ‑500 (Azure Security Engineer) AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect – Associate Cisco CCNA CompTIA Security+, Network+, and/or CySA+ SC‑300 (Identity and Access Administrator) or SC‑200 (Security Operations Analyst) ITIL 4 Foundation About TalentoHC Build Your Best Team Yet Executive Search | Talent Strategy | Human Capital Consulting TalentoHC is a global executive search and human capital consulting firm helping organizations build high‑performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. The firm partners with companies across industries including technology, aviation, hospitality, media, and professional services to identify and place senior leaders who shape organizational strategy. Through a human capital‑centric approach, TalentoHC supports organizations navigating leadership change, strengthening talent strategy, and building teams capable of delivering long‑term enterprise value. Equal Opportunity Employer TalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr TalentoHC