Global IT System Administrator

Attindas - US • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Windows, Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365 Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our IT infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and enterprise storage environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of Windows servers, Active Directory, cloud services in Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft 365, on-premises Exchange, enterprise storage systems such as Dell PowerVault, and virtualization/VDI platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to system administration, monitoring, optimization, incident management, governance, and solution implementation.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Windows Server administration.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (Azure AD, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure Backup).
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
• Experience with on-premises Exchange Server administration and migration.
• Experience with Intune for mobile device and endpoint management.
• Knowledge of SCCM for patch management, software deployment, and endpoint configuration.
• Knowledge of PowerShell and AWS CLI scripting for automation.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Experience with VDI solutions (Citrix, VMware Horizon, Microsoft RDS).
• Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication for backup and disaster recovery.
• Expertise in system performance monitoring, optimization, patch management, and high availability.
• Experience managing hybrid environments integrating on-premises and cloud systems.
• Strong knowledge of database servers, preferably SQL Server (installation, configuration, performance tuning, backups).
• Experience with enterprise storage systems, particularly Dell PowerVault.
• Experience with incident management frameworks (ITIL or similar).
• Experience participating in audit and governance reviews to ensure compliance.
• Ability to implement technical solutions and perform software/hardware upgrades.
• Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls).
• Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Effective communication skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage tasks and workloads efficiently.
• Work effectively in team environments while also being self-directed.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for technical and operational processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in Windows system administration.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, Intune, SCCM, Veeam, hybrid environments, SQL databases, enterprise storage (Dell PowerVault), on-premises Exchange, virtualization, VDI, incident management, audit/governance reviews, and solution implementation/upgrades.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate), MCSA/MCSE, MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator Associate), and AWS certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or AWS Solutions Architect Associate are highly desirable.
• Veeam certification (e.g., VMCE – Veeam Certified Engineer) is a plus.
• SQL Server certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) is a plus.
• SCCM-related certification or proven experience is a strong advantage.
• Storage certifications or proven experience with Dell PowerVault are highly desirable.
• Exchange Server certification or proven experience with on-premises Exchange is a strong advantage.
• ITIL certification or proven experience in incident management and governance reviews is a plus.
• Certifications or proven experience with virtualization and VDI technologies are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and user account provisioning.
• Configure, monitor, and optimize Microsoft Azure services (VMs, storage, networking, identity).
• Configure, monitor, and optimize AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS).
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Administer and maintain on-premises Exchange Server environments (installation, configuration, migration, troubleshooting).
• Manage Intune for device management, compliance policies, and endpoint security.
• Utilize SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) for software deployment, patch management, and endpoint configuration.
• Implement and maintain security best practices across systems and cloud platforms.
• Perform system monitoring to ensure performance, availability, and reliability.
• Conduct optimization and tuning of systems and applications for efficiency.
• Oversee patch management to maintain security and compliance.
• Design and support high availability solutions for critical workloads.
• Support and manage hybrid environments integrating on-premises and cloud resources.
• Administer and maintain database servers, with a preference for SQL Server.
• Manage and optimize enterprise storage systems, including Dell PowerVault arrays.
• Administer and support virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware) and VDI solutions (Citrix, VMware Horizon, Microsoft RDS).
• Participate in incident management processes, including detection, escalation, resolution, and post-incident review.
• Participate in audit and governance reviews to ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement technical solutions to meet business and operational requirements.
• Perform software and hardware upgrades to maintain system performance, compatibility, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, network, database, storage, virtualization, and application issues.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning using Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network engineers, developers, security specialists, business stakeholders) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level