CyberSecurity/SysAdmin

The Senior Systems Administrator will serve as a critical member of Penhall's IT team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the companys IT infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. This role will focus on ensuring high system availability, top-tier support, and adherence to IT best practices while delivering efficient and scalable solutions. The position requires expertise in system administration, cybersecurity, and process automation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Manage and administer on-premises and cloud-based IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, Track IT, and cybersecurity programs.

Serve as the highest escalation point for IT-related challenges, engaging with vendors and troubleshooting complex issues.

Design, implement, and optimize systems maintenance plans, including system performance monitoring, patching, and disaster recovery testing, with a focus on automation and improvement opportunities.

Champion cybersecurity best practices, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), least-privilege access, conditional access, and secure system configurations.

Lead efforts to replace or upgrade existing systems and align IT infrastructure with business goals.

Maintain and document IT processes, policies, and systems configurations (e.g., network diagrams, patch management, disaster recovery, security measures).

Configure and manage firewalls, switches, wireless access points, VPNs, and other networking devices.

Monitor, analyze, and act on system and security alerts, including those from Proofpoint and CrowdStrike platforms.

Deploy and manage backup and recovery solutions, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.

Create, maintain, and optimize PowerShell scripts and other automation tools to streamline repetitive IT tasks.

Conduct regular network audits and implement corrective measures as needed.

Manage and implement endpoint configuration tools, such as Automox, to ensure systems are secure and compliant.

Provide exceptional customer support to internal stakeholders and assist in resolving IT-related issues in a timely manner.

Author and maintain technical documentation using tools such as Microsoft Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.

Stay informed of emerging IT trends and technologies and recommend relevant solutions for Penhalls needs.

Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members and support staff.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

In-depth knowledge of Azure AD, including SSO, conditional access, synchronization methods, and group policy management.

Expertise in cybersecurity measures, including endpoint protection, encryption, intrusion detection, and secure configurations.

Strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, and performing premise-to-cloud migrations.

Proficiency in managing virtualization platforms such as VMware or Azure.

Networking expertise, including DHCP, DNS, VLANs, and troubleshooting using packet capture tools.

Critical Thinking: Anticipates potential IT challenges and develops proactive solutions.

Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in configurations, updates, and documentation.

Works effectively with IT, development, and operations teams to achieve infrastructure goals.

Customer Service Orientation: Delivers timely and effective support to end-users and stakeholders.

Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience and certifications.

Certifications such as Microsoft 365 or MCSE are preferred.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Ability to walk job sites when necessary.

May be required to travel to job sites and other locations.

Legal Disclaimer:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, compensation inquiries, discussions or disclosures, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (AI-Assisted Hiring and Automated Decision Tool Disclosure

The Company may use Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning technologies, and/or automated decision-making tools to assist in certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, including reviewing applications, resumes, assessments, and candidate qualifications. These tools are used to support the evaluation process and are not used as the sole basis for employment decisions.

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local employment, privacy, and anti-discrimination laws. The Company does not intentionally use AI systems in a manner that unlawfully discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Where required by applicable law, the Company may provide additional notices regarding the use of automated decision-making tools, data practices, retention periods, or bias audit information.

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