Systems Administrator

Mcmillan Pazdan Smith
Huntsville, AL, United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Application Packaging Cyber Security Monitoring of Systems Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Azure Active Directory Cloud Services Software Deployment Virtualization Technology Software Vulnerability Management
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Enterprise Software Applications Microsoft InTune Information Technology Deployment Automation Patch Management Network Server Autodesk Autocad

Job description

  • Administer and maintain servers, cloud services, virtualization platforms, storage, backups, and core IT systems.
  • Develop, and automate the packaging and deployment of complex applications-including heavy AEC-specific software like the Autodesk AEC suite.
  • Manage Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, user access controls, group management, and related identity services.
  • Support endpoint management, application patch management, operating system configuration, device compliance, and lifecycle processes.
  • Manage application updates and patching cadences, for Autodesk products and other enterprise applications.
  • Monitor system health, performance, availability, and security; proactively address issues to reduce business disruption.
  • Perform system upgrades, patching, configuration changes, vulnerability remediation, and routine maintenance activities.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, providing root-cause analysis, clear communication, and timely resolution.
  • Provide guidance to help desk technicians and contribute specialized knowledge in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud services, networking, and application support.
  • Travel to other office locations as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Stay current on technology trends, security practices, and infrastructure best practices to support continuous improvement.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience deploying and supporting enterprise software across multiple offices and organizations, including application packaging, deployment automation, testing, troubleshooting, security, and compliance.
  • Three or more years of experience in systems administration, including server, identity, endpoint, and infrastructure support.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and endpoint management solutions.
  • Strong understanding of IT infrastructure principles, including networking, hardware, software, security, backup, and recovery concepts.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Relevant certifications or equivalent technical experience in systems administration, cloud services, cybersecurity, networking, or endpoint management., * Experience managing Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Active Directory environments across multiple organizations, including tenant migrations, identity integration, cross-tenant collaboration, and Active Directory trusts.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Microsoft certifications or equivalent industry certifications are preferred.
  • Experience with PowerShell automation, infrastructure monitoring, virtualization platforms, and security/compliance technologies.
  • Experience in an architectural, engineering, construction, or professional services firm is preferred.
  • Experience with Intune and NinjaOne for endpoint management, application deployment, ticketing, and Setyl for asset management and remote support.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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