Attractivate Consulting Solutions
Systems Administrator
Attractivate Consulting Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Job Title:
System Administrator Location:
Houston Employment Type:
Full-Time Experience Level:
Mid-Level (3–5 Years) Position Summary
We are looking for a skilled System Administrator to manage and maintain core infrastructure across customer environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of servers, storage systems, endpoints, backups, and network services. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Windows Server environments, Azure cloud resources, Microsoft 365 administration, and data protection systems. This is a hands-on role requiring end-to-end system management—from building and configuring infrastructure to troubleshooting and performance tuning. You’ll also play a critical role in compliance-driven environments, aligning system configurations with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements. Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services) Manage enterprise storage systems (SAN/NAS, iSCSI, SMB shares) with a focus on performance and redundancy Oversee Azure cloud infrastructure (VMs, networking, backups, hybrid AD integration) Administer backup and disaster recovery systems (Veeam or equivalent) Manage endpoint and cloud security using Intune and Microsoft Defender Monitor and maintain infrastructure reliability, performance, and security across physical, virtual, and cloud environments Support compliance initiatives by aligning system configurations with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ISO 27001 standards Perform hardware lifecycle management, firmware updates, and performance monitoring Participate in infrastructure projects including virtualization, migrations, and system upgrades Document system configurations, procedures, and compliance evidence Top Skills Required
Advanced Windows Server administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, file/print services) Strong understanding of enterprise storage systems and data management Azure infrastructure management and hybrid integration Backup and disaster recovery expertise (Veeam or similar) Endpoint and cloud security management via Intune and Defender Industry Background
Defense contracting Manufacturing Other compliance-heavy industries with hybrid or on-prem infrastructure Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) Minimum 3–5 years in a systems or infrastructure administrator role Hands-on experience managing mixed environments (physical, virtual, cloud) Project & Equipment Experience
Experience building/managing storage and server infrastructure Virtualization and migration project experience Familiarity with enterprise-grade servers, SAN/NAS, virtualization hosts, managed switches, firewalls, and access points Software Proficiency
Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO) Veeam for backup and recovery Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Intune, Defender, Conditional Access) Remote monitoring tools (N-able, ConnectWise, or similar) PowerShell scripting and automation preferred Certifications
Preferred: CompTIA Network+, Server+, Security+ Bonus: Storage or virtualization-related certifications Note: No explicit salary range or external job posters are included in this refined description.
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Job Title:
System Administrator Location:
Houston Employment Type:
Full-Time Experience Level:
Mid-Level (3–5 Years) Position Summary
We are looking for a skilled System Administrator to manage and maintain core infrastructure across customer environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of servers, storage systems, endpoints, backups, and network services. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Windows Server environments, Azure cloud resources, Microsoft 365 administration, and data protection systems. This is a hands-on role requiring end-to-end system management—from building and configuring infrastructure to troubleshooting and performance tuning. You’ll also play a critical role in compliance-driven environments, aligning system configurations with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements. Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services) Manage enterprise storage systems (SAN/NAS, iSCSI, SMB shares) with a focus on performance and redundancy Oversee Azure cloud infrastructure (VMs, networking, backups, hybrid AD integration) Administer backup and disaster recovery systems (Veeam or equivalent) Manage endpoint and cloud security using Intune and Microsoft Defender Monitor and maintain infrastructure reliability, performance, and security across physical, virtual, and cloud environments Support compliance initiatives by aligning system configurations with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ISO 27001 standards Perform hardware lifecycle management, firmware updates, and performance monitoring Participate in infrastructure projects including virtualization, migrations, and system upgrades Document system configurations, procedures, and compliance evidence Top Skills Required
Advanced Windows Server administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, file/print services) Strong understanding of enterprise storage systems and data management Azure infrastructure management and hybrid integration Backup and disaster recovery expertise (Veeam or similar) Endpoint and cloud security management via Intune and Defender Industry Background
Defense contracting Manufacturing Other compliance-heavy industries with hybrid or on-prem infrastructure Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) Minimum 3–5 years in a systems or infrastructure administrator role Hands-on experience managing mixed environments (physical, virtual, cloud) Project & Equipment Experience
Experience building/managing storage and server infrastructure Virtualization and migration project experience Familiarity with enterprise-grade servers, SAN/NAS, virtualization hosts, managed switches, firewalls, and access points Software Proficiency
Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO) Veeam for backup and recovery Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Intune, Defender, Conditional Access) Remote monitoring tools (N-able, ConnectWise, or similar) PowerShell scripting and automation preferred Certifications
Preferred: CompTIA Network+, Server+, Security+ Bonus: Storage or virtualization-related certifications Note: No explicit salary range or external job posters are included in this refined description.
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