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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SLC-Senior System Administrator Team Lead - **Company:** Les Olson Company - **Location:** South Salt Lake, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, RAID, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Backup and Restore, Google Cloud, Virtual Environment, Information Technology, Gsuite, Hardware Infrastructure, 3-tier Architectures, Veeam, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b6d5455010e93746 ## About the Role * 8+ years in Information Technology with strong System Administration experience. * Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset. * Strong customer-facing experience. Certifications (or willingness to obtain within 1 year) * CompTIA Security+, Server+ (or equivalents) * VMware VCXD * Microsoft 365 Expert Administrator (MS-102) * Cloud certification: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Architect, * Expert knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory (OUs, Users, Groups, GPOs, FSMO roles). * Extensive hands-on experience with VMware or Hyper-V. * Strong hardware/software RAID skills. * Advanced troubleshooting aligned to the OSI model. * Expert knowledge of: * + Microsoft 365 + Google Workspace + Azure AD + Azure or AWS virtual environments + LAN/WAN, VLAN, VPN + Backup systems (Datto, Veeam, StorageCraft) + SAN/NAS storage + Endpoint security solutions * Advanced PowerShell skills * Advanced knowledge of Linux or Apple iOS * Valid driver's license & reliable transportation, * 2+ years of technical leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience in a Systems Administration, Infrastructure, or Managed Services environment. * Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop technical staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture. * Experience leading infrastructure projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing competing priorities. * Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and operational responsibilities. ## Description * Manage and maintain essential customer IT operations-servers, security tools, operating systems, backups, applications, and devices. * Design, deploy, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 environments. * Administer and support Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other cloud email solutions. * Configure and manage VMware and Hyper-V virtual environments, including VMs, storage, compute, and memory. * Design, configure, and troubleshoot Active Directory forests, domains, and advanced Group Policies. * Provide expert-level troubleshooting for DNS, DHCP, File, Print, Web, and Domain Controller services. * Configure and optimize Azure AD, cloud resources, and virtual environments. * Diagnose advanced issues with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and coach junior engineers. * Design and configure RAID, server hardware, and storage solutions (SAN/NAS). * Serve as Tier 3 escalation, leading root-cause analysis and resolution for complex incidents. * Manage large, high-impact IT projects independently. * Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to service requests across phone, chat, email, and ticketing systems. * Maintain strong communication and exceptional customer satisfaction., * Serve as the technical team lead for Systems Administration operations, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior and mid-level engineers. * Act as a trusted partner to the IT Director in developing IT standards, operational processes, infrastructure strategy, and technology roadmaps. * Assist the IT Director with workload prioritization, resource planning, project coordination, and service delivery objectives. * Lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and infrastructure improvement initiatives. * Review and approve technical solutions, change requests, and system designs to ensure alignment with organizational standards and best practices. * Coordinate team activities, provide escalation support, and ensure timely resolution of critical business-impacting incidents. * Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, documentation standards, and ongoing technical training for IT staff. * Monitor team performance metrics and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and service improvements. * Serve as acting IT Director during absences, managing day-to-day infrastructure operations and technical decision-making. * Collaborate with executive leadership, vendors, and business stakeholders to support organizational technology goals. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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