Systems Administrator (Hybrid)

Systems Administrator (Hybrid) Our client in the greater Hartford area looking to add a Systems Administrator to their growing team. If you are looking for an autonomous role where you can advance your career, lead projects, and offer guidance to lower level technician, this is the role for you. Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 Hybrid Schedule Office located in the Rocky Hill, CT area Benefits: PTO, Cell and travel reimbursement, re-Certification expenses paid, retirement and career advancement paid training. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and wireless environments, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, proactively identifying and resolving connectivity issues across LAN/WAN, VPN, and hybrid cloud environments Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to assess business and technical requirements, recommending and implementing effective technology solutions Support and administer virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS), including provisioning, scaling, and performance tuning Perform systems administration duties across Windows and Linux servers, including installation, configuration, patching, and ongoing maintenance Manage Active Directory and/or Azure AD, including user provisioning, group policy management, and access controls Oversee server infrastructure, including upgrades, migrations, backups, and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity Maintain system security by applying patches, managing endpoint protection, and adhering to best practices for hardening and compliance Requirements Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing/switching Experience managing firewalls, wireless networks, and implementing network security best practices Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve network and system performance issues across diverse environments Hands‑on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware and/or Hyper-V Working knowledge of cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure and/or AWS Systems administration experience supporting Windows servers, including configuration, patching, and maintenance Experience with Active Directory and/or Azure AD, including user provisioning and access management Familiarity with backup solutions, disaster recovery processes, and overall infrastructure reliability Understanding of security principles, including system hardening, patch management, and endpoint protection Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams #J-18808-Ljbffr J. Morrissey & Company, Inc.