Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to support enterprise technology operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Tallahassee, Florida. This role focuses on administering and improving cloud and server environments, strengthening security and compliance, and ensuring reliable performance across critical systems and platforms. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure planning, operational support, and technical coordination across a complex, multi-team environment.

Responsibilities:
• Administer and enhance cloud, server, and platform environments to support business applications, data services, and core infrastructure needs.
• Partner with internal teams, external stakeholders, and vendors to coordinate system configuration, server administration, and ongoing operational support.
• Evaluate current environments and propose upgrades or improvements for servers, software, and related technologies to improve stability and scalability.
• Monitor systems, applications, and shared resources to maintain availability, performance, and security, and address issues before they affect operations.
• Analyze network and infrastructure performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions involving connectivity, firewall settings, and system configuration.
• Perform troubleshooting, tuning, and root-cause analysis for system and application issues, escalating to vendors when advanced support is required.
• Manage Azure DevOps projects, repositories, pipelines, and organizational settings to support development and deployment activities.
• Recommend and help implement technical solutions that improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, automation, and long-term maintainability.
• Support Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, identity platforms, and related cloud services while helping enforce security, privacy, and compliance standards.• Experience administering enterprise servers, cloud platforms, and Microsoft-based environments, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues involving performance, configuration, connectivity, and security.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, security controls, compliance practices, and policy-driven administration.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including project setup, source control repositories, pipelines, and platform configuration.
• Ability to monitor daily operations, analyze system health, and make informed recommendations for upgrades and optimization.
• Strong communication and planning skills with the ability to work effectively across a matrixed environment with multiple teams and partners.
• Familiarity with automation, configuration management, and operational procedures that support reliable technology services.