System Administrator

System AdministratorKPS Global (KPSG) is the North American industry leader in the manufacture, production, and installation of walk-in coolers and freezers. KPSG's end-product serves many channels within the retail food market as well as industrial and scientific applications. KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with most support activities centralized in the Fort Worth facility. KPSG maintains product manufacturing in five locations: San Dimas, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA and Goodyear, AZ.The System Administrator is responsible for the administration, security, and reliable operation of KPS Global's server, cloud, and identity infrastructure. This individual manages Windows Server environments, Microsoft 365 and Azure administration, and backup and recovery operations, ensuring systems adhere to organizational security standards and remain available to end users. This individual participates in the planning and execution of infrastructure and systems projects, supports incident response activities, and provides Tier III support for escalated technical issues.Major ResponsibilitiesAdminister, monitor, and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and file/print servicesAdminister the Microsoft 365 environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Entra ID — user provisioning/deprovisioning, licensing, and security configurationAdminister Microsoft Azure resources, including virtual machine/server provisioning and management, storage, networking, access management, and ongoing monitoring of cloud infrastructurePerform daily backup operations, verify successful completion, and execute restore operations as needed to support data recoveryPerform regular security monitoring across servers, endpoints, and cloud services to identify anomalies or possible intrusions.Apply OS and application patches, security hardening, and endpoint protection configurations on a regular cadence, in line with KPS patch and vulnerability management standardsCreate, modify, and deprovision user accounts and access per approved requests, in accordance with least-privilege and privileged access management (PAM) standardsConduct periodic access reviews of privileged and standard accounts to confirm alignment with role-based access requirementsMonitor endpoint detection and response (EDR) and security alerting tools; triage and escalate findings per incident response proceduresSupport security incident response activities, including containment actions, evidence preservation, and post-incident documentationMaintain system, configuration, and disaster recovery documentation for infrastructure under administrationInvestigate, troubleshoot, and resolve escalated (Tier III) technical issues; coordinate and communicate with impacted stakeholdersSupport project teams during planning and implementation phases of infrastructure and systems initiativesPerform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning and resource optimizationRequired Skills, Experience, Education & CertificationsItems listed are required unless "preferred" is indicatedNo college degree required — hands-on, real-world systems administration experience is required5–7 years of hands-on experience in systems administration or a related roleHands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure, including Azure server/VM deployment, configuration, and management, resource provisioning, Entra ID, and access/conditional access managementHands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune)Experience with backup and recovery platforms, including performing restore operationsStrong working knowledge of Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP)Working knowledge of information security principles — patch and vulnerability management, endpoint protection, privileged access management (PAM), and security monitoringExperience with EDR/security alerting platforms and triaging or responding to security eventsFamiliarity with security incident response procedures, including containment, evidence handling, and documentationUnderstanding of common security frameworks and control baselines (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls) as applied to server and cloud environmentsExperience enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policiesRelevant certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, CompTIA Security+)Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex systems issuesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAnalytical problem-solving skills and the ability to drive timely, correct resolutionsA commitment to safety and to conditions that may affect associate safetyPhysical RequirementsMust be able to work in a standard office environment, with occasional presence in server/data center spacesMust be able to sit for extended periods and operate a computer keyboard and monitorMust be able to occasionally lift and move IT equipment weighing up to 40 lbsMust be able to stand, bend, and reach when installing, servicing, or racking equipmentTravel RequirementsMinimal travel required (approximately 5–10%), primarily for subsidiary site supportJob Location: 4201 Beach Street, Fort Worth, TexasPosition Type: Full-Time/Regular