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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Systems Administrator - **Company:** Gei Consultants Inc - **Location:** Wakefield, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Servers, Cyber Security, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Office, Routing, Network Segmentation, Cloud Services, Server Administration, Backup and Restore, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Office365, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Information Technology, Fortinet, Veeam, Network Server, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a1d008be087450dc ## About the Role * Associates Degree (or equivalent) required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. * 8+ years of IT experience as a Systems Engineer/Administrator in an SMB/Enterprise environment * 8+ years supporting a cloud focused hybrid cloud/on premise IT infrastructure preferably utilizing MS Azure * 8+ years supporting Active Directory * 8+ years supporting Microsoft Office 365 * 8+ years supporting Cisco (or equivalent) Firewalls, routers, and switches * 8+ years of providing excellent desktop and end user support * Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities * Willingness to work outside normal business hours and travel when required * Strong English oral and written communication skills * Strong analytical skills with proven project management skills * Ability to convey technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-technical personnel * Strong understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy * Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure * Support VMware environment * Understanding of IT Security Controls (NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOC-2 or equivalent) * Understanding of Veeam and/or Rubrik Backup Software * Understanding of Fortinet Firewalls * ITIL Foundation certification a plus * Security+, Network+, MCSE, CCNA R/S or CCNA Security certifications a plus ## Description As a Senior Systems Administrator for GEI you will serve as the technical and subject matter expert in maintaining the network and server infrastructure. 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Security Team to develop and maintain corporate security policies * Train and educate end users on proper security techniques, trends and procedures * Workstation deployment and troubleshooting * Respond to end user helpdesk support requests from local and remote users * Security vulnerability, Intrusion Prevention and remediation * Implement security improvements * Keep up to date with the latest threats and attack methods * Maintaining and creating documentation * Manage vendor relationships * Computer lifecycle management, hardware acquisition and inventory management ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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