Systems Administrator

Flexibility available for highly qualified candidates with strong cloud infrastructure and modernization experience. Employment Type Contract-to-Hire Location Primarily onsite during the initial phases of the role, with potential flexibility as the environment matures. Schedule Standard business hours Occasional after-hours support may be required for infrastructure changes, upgrades, maintenance windows, or critical incidents. Start Date ASAP About the Opportunity Our client is building and modernizing their internal IT organization as part of a large-scale technology transformation initiative. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing team responsible for shaping the future of infrastructure, security, cloud operations, and technology governance. The organization operates a multi-site environment and is actively investing in Microsoft cloud technologies, security enhancements, networking modernization, and operational maturity. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building, improving, and standardizing technology environments rather than simply maintaining them. Position Overview The Systems Administrator II serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the administration, governance, security, and modernization of a Microsoft 365 ecosystem and cloud-first infrastructure environment. This is not a traditional maintenance-focused Systems Administrator role. The ideal candidate will be a builder who can assess current-state environments, identify risks and opportunities, establish standards, create documentation, and help drive infrastructure modernization initiatives. This individual will partner closely with leadership and technical teams to improve security posture, strengthen governance, modernize infrastructure, and implement scalable operational processes. Key Responsibilities Administer and govern Microsoft 365 technologies Manage Entra ID and identity lifecycle processes Support Conditional Access policies and security controls Administer Intune and endpoint management platforms Manage Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive Support Microsoft Defender and security initiatives Assist with compliance, governance, and audit readiness activities Monitor and improve Secure Score and security posture Participate in Change Management and CAB processes Support cloud infrastructure administration (IaaS/PaaS) Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives Assess and improve networking environments Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and standards Serve as a Tier III escalation resource Provide technical recommendations and strategic guidance Support operational, security, and infrastructure improvement projects Required Qualifications 5-7+ years of Systems Administration experience Conditional Access administration Exchange Online administration Teams administration SharePoint administration OneDrive administration Cloud infrastructure administration (IaaS/PaaS) Identity and Access Management experience Security and compliance experience Endpoint management experience Experience creating documentation, SOPs, and operational standards Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Experience supporting governance and process improvement initiatives Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Strong communication and stakeholder management skills #J-18808-Ljbffr