Systems Administrator

We are seeking a motivated Systems Administrator to support and maintain our enterprise IT environment. This role is ideal for someone with solid foundational experience in Microsoft services, endpoint management, and hardware administration who is ready to broaden their skill set across virtualization, security, and cloud technologies. The right candidate is eager to learn, comfortable troubleshooting a wide range of issues, and able to contribute to a secure and reliable infrastructure. Responsibilities Endpoint, Device, and Tier-Two Support Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online Support Intune for device configuration, application deployment, and security baselines Provide hands‑on support for helpdesk agents on end‑user issues, workstation builds, and system troubleshooting Hardware, Servers, and On‑Prem Infrastructure Maintain Dell PowerEdge servers, storage systems, and network‑connected devices Assist with monitoring and upkeep of PureStorage SAN and Ubiquiti/Unifi equipment Support routine maintenance tasks, updates, and basic performance checks Windows Server & Directory Services Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and general Windows Server administration Assist with identity, access control, and security hardening tasks Documentation & Operations Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and changes Follow IT policies, standards, and security practices Work with senior team members to escalat and resolve complex issues Qualifications Exposure to VMware, Zscaler, or AWS environments PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting experience Certifications such as Microsoft 365/Windows Server, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner Understanding of security or compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST, etc.) Additional Value‑Add Skills Assist with VMware vSphere 8 administration (vCenter, ESXi, Horizon View) Participate in capacity planning, uptime monitoring, and host maintenance Network Security & Access Help enforce access controls, identity policies, and security configurations Support AWS environments for foundational tasks (EC2, S3, basic Terraform interaction) Participate in team efforts to automate and modernize infrastructure Salary Range $55,000 – $75,000 per year, DOE. Education Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in management information systems, mathematics or engineering. Additional degrees or certifications may substitute for years of experience. Employment Full‑time Security clearance required Entry‑level On‑site Benefits Health & Welfare (Company Paid) Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members Dental Insurance for employees and family members Vision Insurance for employees (employee‑paid for family members) Group Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Travel Accident Insurance Long‑Term Disability Voluntary Short‑Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (pre‑tax deferrals for health care expenses) Retirement Money Purchase Pension Plan – 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One‑year entry waiting period and 5‑year vesting. Core Funds available and a self‑directed brokerage account option. Employee Stock Ownership Plan – 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one‑year entry waiting period. Time Off Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tecolote Research, Inc.