Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 8 Years

Education level: High school or equivalent

Job function: Information Technology

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a pharmaceutical company in Ayer, MA. This role provides technical leadership and oversees IT infrastructure and systems across multiple Massachusetts locations.

• Manage and support Windows servers, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructure.
  
• Administer Active Directory/Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
  
• Provide Tier 3 technical support and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues.
  
• Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and data protection systems.
  
• Maintain patching, firmware, software updates, and endpoint compliance.
  
• Support network upgrades, migrations, cybersecurity initiatives, and infrastructure modernization projects.
  
• Manage user access, privileged access controls, security policies, and audit documentation.
  
• Support business applications and coordinate troubleshooting and escalations with vendors.
  
• Coordinate managed-service providers and technology vendors.
  
• Administer physical security systems, including cameras and access control.
  
• Maintain technical documentation and support compliance and audit-readiness activities.
  
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Systems Administrators.
  
• Support and train employees on company IT systems.
  

Schedule: This is a full time position, Mon-Fri. Some planned after-hours work may be required for critical outages, maintenance, system changes, and project cutovers.

Other: Travel as needed between Ayer, Devens, Brockton, and other Massachusetts locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus (12.5%) program
  
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  
• Employee discount programs