Senior System Administrator

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and securing enterprise systems, applications, and infrastructure. The role will lead efforts in software deployment, system upgrades, resolving complex Tier 2/3 issues, and supporting enterprise-wide administration of Microsoft technologies. The administrator will also develop IT solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and implement practices aligned with organizational goals.


The position involves leadership in system management, technical support, and strategic IT initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to innovation in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft Office 365 administration, including Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, SharePoint, and related enterprise tools.
• Manage software distribution systems and Office 365 thick client deployment.
• Administer and design Group Policies for Office 365 and Windows environments.
• Manage Windows Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, DNS, DHCP, and file servers.
• Oversee user and group permissions, security policies, and enterprise identity management.
• Lead Intune Mobile Device Management administration, including app deployment and enterprise configuration.
• Administer enterprise email policies, including mail flow, forwarding, and spam filtering.
• Manage enterprise print services, including deployment and secure print configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software issues across desktops, laptops, and servers.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in Windows 11, Microsoft Office, and enterprise applications.
• Design and implement hardware and software solutions for system improvements.
• Perform system utilization reviews, capacity planning, and recommend technical/process enhancements.
• Lead server deployments for new and existing projects.
• Document system deployments and configurations.
• Travel 1-2 times annually to new MTSI office locations for IT infrastructure setup.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of IT experience, including 7+ years as a Systems Administrator.
• Strong background in Microsoft Windows enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in Office 365 administration (Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Azure AD).
• Expertise designing and managing Group Policy and Windows Active Directory.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency with image deployment systems (e.g., MDT).
• Experience managing enterprise-level MDM systems.
• Hands-on experience with user and group permission management in Active Directory.
• Familiarity with system monitoring tools.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field, Bachelor's degree in a non-technical field with sufficient IT experience will be considered.

Desired Certifications

• Enterprise-level certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCP).

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated professionalism and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Customer service oriented with strong collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving IT issues.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (e.g., PC equipment installation).
• Skilled in writing technical documentation and end-user guides.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and support tickets simultaneously.
• Experience in a corporate IT environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Required Clearance
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• US citizenship required.


The pay range for this position in is $100,000/year to $140,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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