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Bowman Williams

Senior System Administrator (MSP Projects)

Bowman Williams, Elgin, Illinois, us, 60122

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Senior System Administrator (MSP Projects) We are a growing Managed and Cloud Services Provider supporting clients across North America in the legal, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. Our team delivers proactive IT solutions that strengthen cybersecurity, improve cloud efficiency, and modernize on-prem environments. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking a Project Engineer who thrives in independent, client‑facing roles and enjoys seeing projects through from design to delivery.

This position is perfect for a seasoned MSP professional who enjoys leading technical initiatives, collaborating with clients, and working with cutting‑edge Microsoft technologies. You’ll work from home most days, with occasional visits to our Elgin office and client sites in the Chicagoland area.

Base Pay Range $115,000 – $130,000 per year

What You Will Do

Lead and deliver technical projects including Azure migrations, server builds, and Microsoft 365 deployments

Scope project requirements, develop implementation plans, and manage deliverables using Autotask

Configure and support virtualized environments using VMware and Hyper‑V

Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 tenant configurations

Build and deploy secure network hardware (firewalls, switches, wireless) and assist with client onboarding

Provide clear, consistent communication to clients and internal teams throughout project lifecycles

Document all work in the PSA tool and maintain best practices for process consistency

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvement initiatives

What You Bring

At least 1 year of MSP experience

Proven history of independently deploying Microsoft Azure cloud services including Entra ID migrations, tenant‑to‑tenant moves, and Teams deployments

Microsoft Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), VMware, and Hyper‑V experience

Strong understanding of data backup, recovery, and storage solutions (Datto, Acronis, Synology, etc.)

Hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, Exchange, and SharePoint migrations

Familiarity with networking concepts, Layer 2/3 switching, and firewall management (Meraki, Sophos, or SonicWall)

Active or in‑progress Azure Administrator certification (AZ‑104 preferred)

Excellent client communication and documentation skills with a professional, consultative approach

Why You Will Love It Here

Health, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for employees

401(k) with 3% company match

PTO and paid holidays

Certification reimbursement and professional development support

Mileage reimbursement for local travel

Room for advancement with a rapidly growing MSP

A collaborative, integrity‑driven culture focused on employee success

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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