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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** Highmark Inc. - **Location:** Savage, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Routing, Phishing, Server Administration, Microsoft SharePoint, Virtual Local Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Palo Alto Networks, Laptops, CIS Benchmarks - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/299c6b20-203d-4857-8433-b15c2b2af9c2/systems-administrator ## About the Role 5+ years in systems administration or IT infrastructure, including 2+ years operating with real independent responsibility for an environment Administrator-level Microsoft 365 experience - Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, Intune, Defender (configuration and governance, not end-user support) Strong Windows Server and networking background: routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, multi-site troubleshooting Track record leading infrastructure or security projects independently, start to finish Working knowledge of a security framework (CIS Controls, NIST CSF, or similar), including hands-on remediation work Backup and disaster recovery administration, including performing and validating test restores Comfort making real decisions - architecture, vendor selection, security priorities, spend recommendations Ability to explain technical issues clearly to field crews, production staff, and executives alike Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, ability & willingness to travel to our offices and job sites Preferred Previous role as the sole or lead IT resource for a company of 100+ Previous ownership of an internal IT function or moved an organization off an MSP Construction, property services, manufacturing, or another multi-site, field-heavy industry Azure infrastructure administration Palo Alto Networks firewall experience Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Network+, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, CCNA, or Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE ## Description Manage, oversee, and own the entire IT environment for Highmark Companies. We are building out our internal IT team, and we're hiring the senior technical person who can run and troubleshoot it. This isn't a role where you manage one slice of the stack, you'll run the whole environment: approximately 150 workstations, 11+ servers, and six operating divisions across the south metro. You'll work directly with our IT Manager, who handles strategy and budget. You'll own how it actually gets built, secured, and kept running. If you've been waiting for a role where your decisions are the decisions, this is it., Microsoft 365 & Identity Full Entra ID and Microsoft 365 tenant administration - Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Defender, Intune User provisioning, permissions, conditional access, and MFA administration Microsoft licensing management and renewal planning Endpoints & Devices Intune device management across all workstations, laptops, and mobile devices Full device lifecycle: purchasing, imaging, deployment, shipping to field staff, end-of-life replacement IT asset register, warranty tracking, and refresh planning Corporate mobile account administration and networked print support Network & Infrastructure Own the network: wireless, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, routing, and switching across every site Firewall administration, policy management, and VPN configuration Azure server infrastructure and on-premises server administration Infrastructure monitoring, alert response, and a seven-day patch policy Lead infrastructure projects independently - migrations, upgrades, and new-site standups Security & Continuity Execute our CIS Implementation Group 3 security remediation roadmap Triage SOC alerts alongside our managed detection and response partner Lead incident response end to end: detection, containment, remediation, documentation Run company-wide phishing simulation and security awareness training Own backups and disaster recovery, including validated test restores Documentation & Business Partnership Build and maintain IT documentation, runbooks, and configuration standards Draft and maintain IT policy Deliver IT onboarding and training for new hires Evaluate new software and platforms as the business grows Manage hardware, ISP, and software vendor relationships Partner with the Operations Finance Manager on the IT budget and capital refresh planning Working Conditions This role works in a hybrid, remote-friendly environment, with required & occasional visits to our Savage office. 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