System Administrator

Fortis Construction • Austin, TX

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The System Administrator is responsible for maintaining and administering the company’s core IT systems, including on-premises and cloud infrastructure services, network devices, and enterprise applications. The role contributes to the company’s cloud journey by supporting scalability, security, and efficient integration with existing systems.

The administrator researches, tests, and develops deployment plans for patches, upgrades, and applications; works with IT teams and end users on application configuration, deployment, maintenance, and testing; creates and maintains network diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system architecture; troubleshoots issues with vendors; and assists with customized solutions and other duties related to the position and team’s objectives.

The role is performed in a professional office environment. It involves using standard office equipment and communicating with internal and external contacts. All Fortis positions require some level of driving, and the employee must have a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy. The position description may be revised, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a systems administration role.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/IS, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Infrastructure, Active Directory, networking, and security.
• Experience with scripting languages and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn large, complex systems in a short time frame.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations if requested and absent undue hardship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with system management and virtualization technologies.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer on-premises Active Directory, DNS, certificates, licensing, and group policy.
• Administer Azure Infrastructure Governance, Network Stack, Entra / PIM, InTune, Sentinel SIEM, Resource Groups, and Virtual Networking.
• Research, test, and develop deployment plans for new patches, upgrades, or full applications.
• Administer and maintain enterprise applications, including document management systems, web-based applications, intranet, and office productivity systems such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Work with other IT teams and end users to ensure effective application configuration, deployment, maintenance, and testing procedures.
• Create and maintain network diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system architecture.
• Work with vendors when necessary to troubleshoot issues.
• Assist in developing customized solutions where appropriate.
• Assist with other duties as assigned that are relevant to the position’s and team’s objectives.

What This Job Offers

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