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Systems Administrator

Robert HalfSouth Burlington, VT🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 25, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This long-term contract role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in a complex hybrid cloud environment, directly impacting system performance and security for a reputable company. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical skills in Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, and both Windows and Linux systems, coupled with a proactive, service-oriented approach. Apply today to advance your career in a challenging and rewarding on-site position.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
South Burlington, VT, United States
Posted
4 days ago
MFAActive DirectoryAzureDNSPowerShell

Job Description

Description
We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to play a key role in maintaining, securing, and optimizing our client's enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, improving automation, and helping drive modernization across cloud and on-premises systems.
Responsibilities
  • Administer and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure AD), Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.
  • Manage endpoint deployment, configuration, compliance, and lifecycle management using Microsoft Intune and MDM solutions.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
  • Support and administer Linux servers for application hosting, monitoring, and system maintenance.
  • Implement and maintain security controls across the environment, including MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint protection, vulnerability remediation, and identity governance.
  • Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and security utilizing enterprise monitoring and logging tools.
  • Participate in security audits, risk assessments, incident response, and remediation efforts.
  • Manage user provisioning, access control, and role-based security policies.
  • Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, and technical standards.
  • Support infrastructure projects including migrations, upgrades, cloud adoption initiatives, and automation efforts.
  • Collaborate with vendors, business stakeholders, and internal IT teams to resolve issues and implement new technologies.

Requirements
  • Experience in systems administration within a Microsoft-centric environment.
  • Strong experience administering Microsoft 365.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and Mobile Device Management (MDM).
  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and identity management.
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server administration.
  • Experience securing enterprise environments through MFA, Conditional Access, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.
  • Working knowledge of Linux administration (Ubuntu, Red Hat, Rocky Linux, or similar).
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

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