Systems & Network Administrator

Position: Systems & Network Administrator

Location: Cazenovia, NY – Onsite

Type of Employment: 12+ Months Contract

Role Description:

Information Technology | Infrastructure Operations

Join Our Team We are seeking a hands-on Systems & Network Administrator to keep our global infrastructure secure, reliable, and high performing. You will support servers, networks, cloud services, storage, security tools, and end users while helping modernize our technology environment.

What You’ll Do

Systems Administration

· Administer Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft 365.

· Manage patching, upgrades, virtualization, storage, backups, disaster recovery, and capacity.

· Monitor system health and automate routine work with PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.

Network Administration

· Support LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers.

· Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, latency, and availability issues.

· Maintain network segmentation, NAC, IDS/IPS, cloud networking, diagrams, and configuration records.

Security & Compliance

· Maintain security controls across endpoints, servers, identities, and networks.

· Complete patching and vulnerability remediation within required timelines.

· Support audits, access governance, security monitoring, incident response, and recovery.

Operational Support & Projects

· Provide Level 2/3 infrastructure support and participate in the on-call rotation.

· Support offices, manufacturing sites, and remote users while coordinating with vendors.

· Maintain runbooks, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.

· Contribute to cloud migration, cybersecurity, modernization, and digital transformation projects.

What You Bring

Required Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

· At least five years of systems, network, or infrastructure administration experience in a multi-site environment.

· Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, virtualization, networking, firewalls, wireless, and Azure or AWS hybrid cloud environments.

Technical Skills

· Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, DNS, DHCP, and identity services.

· VMware or Nutanix; routing, switching, TCP/IP, VPN, SD-WAN, wireless, and monitoring.

· Cisco, Ruckus, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto, FortiNAC, or comparable platforms.

· Backup, recovery, storage, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and PowerShell automation.