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Job Title -
System Administrator Location:
Mequon/Milwaukee Job Type:
6-Month Contract-to-Hire Environment:
Hybrid Pay Rate:
$45 to $55 per hour on W2 with Benefits Salary Conversion:
$85,000 to $105,000 plus bonus About the Role
We are seeking a skilled System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. You'll play a critical role in managing, maintaining, and building modern Microsoft-based infrastructure environments. This position is ideal for someone passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies, eager to build new systems, and ready to help shape the future of IT. Responsibilities
Administer, support, and optimize
Windows Server
environments. Manage and maintain
Active Directory (AD) ,
Azure Active Directory (AAD) , and
Entra ID
identity services.
(Must Have Hands-on experience at a High Level) Configure and enforce
Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
to maintain system and user environment standards.
(Must Have Hands-on experience at a High Level) Support and troubleshoot
Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
environments. Manage
Office 365
services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and related administration tasks.
(Must Have Hands-on experience at a High Level) Deploy, manage, and maintain virtual environments using
VMware
and
Hyper-V
platforms.
(Must Have Hands-on experience at a High Level) Implement, monitor, and support services within the
Microsoft Azure
cloud environment. Assist in building new infrastructure, including greenfield and hybrid environments. Monitor system performance and ensure system availability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and deploy new tools and services. Document environment changes, configurations, and procedures. Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and incident response as needed. Required Qualifications
3-5 years of experience supporting Microsoft infrastructure environments. Strong experience with
Windows Server
(2016, 2019, 2022). Hands-on expertise with
Active Directory ,
Azure Active Directory ,
Entra ID , and
Office 365
administration. Solid understanding of
Group Policy
management and troubleshooting. Working knowledge of
VMware vSphere
and
Hyper-V
virtualization technologies. Experience administering
Azure
infrastructure services (VMs, storage, networking). Familiarity with
Remote Desktop Services
configuration and support. Strong troubleshooting skills across networking, identity, cloud, and server issues. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certifications (e.g.,
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) ,
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert , or equivalent). Experience with scripting (PowerShell, CLI) for automation tasks. Familiarity with hybrid identity solutions and cloud migration projects. Knowledge of modern security best practices in identity and access management. Why You'll Love Working Here
You'll have the opportunity to work on building brand-new environments and take part in deploying the latest tools that are actively shaping the future of information technology. We invest in our team's growth, providing access to the newest technologies and offering exciting, future-focused projects. If you're passionate about infrastructure innovation, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be a key player in a forward-thinking IT organization, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
System Administrator Location:
Mequon/Milwaukee Job Type:
6-Month Contract-to-Hire Environment:
Hybrid Pay Rate:
$45 to $55 per hour on W2 with Benefits Salary Conversion:
$85,000 to $105,000 plus bonus About the Role
We are seeking a skilled System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. You'll play a critical role in managing, maintaining, and building modern Microsoft-based infrastructure environments. This position is ideal for someone passionate about working with cutting-edge technologies, eager to build new systems, and ready to help shape the future of IT. Responsibilities
Administer, support, and optimize
Windows Server
environments. Manage and maintain
Active Directory (AD) ,
Azure Active Directory (AAD) , and
Entra ID
identity services.
(Must Have Hands-on experience at a High Level) Configure and enforce
Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
to maintain system and user environment standards.
(Must Have Hands-on experience at a High Level) Support and troubleshoot
Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
environments. Manage
Office 365
services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and related administration tasks.
(Must Have Hands-on experience at a High Level) Deploy, manage, and maintain virtual environments using
VMware
and
Hyper-V
platforms.
(Must Have Hands-on experience at a High Level) Implement, monitor, and support services within the
Microsoft Azure
cloud environment. Assist in building new infrastructure, including greenfield and hybrid environments. Monitor system performance and ensure system availability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and deploy new tools and services. Document environment changes, configurations, and procedures. Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and incident response as needed. Required Qualifications
3-5 years of experience supporting Microsoft infrastructure environments. Strong experience with
Windows Server
(2016, 2019, 2022). Hands-on expertise with
Active Directory ,
Azure Active Directory ,
Entra ID , and
Office 365
administration. Solid understanding of
Group Policy
management and troubleshooting. Working knowledge of
VMware vSphere
and
Hyper-V
virtualization technologies. Experience administering
Azure
infrastructure services (VMs, storage, networking). Familiarity with
Remote Desktop Services
configuration and support. Strong troubleshooting skills across networking, identity, cloud, and server issues. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certifications (e.g.,
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) ,
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert , or equivalent). Experience with scripting (PowerShell, CLI) for automation tasks. Familiarity with hybrid identity solutions and cloud migration projects. Knowledge of modern security best practices in identity and access management. Why You'll Love Working Here
You'll have the opportunity to work on building brand-new environments and take part in deploying the latest tools that are actively shaping the future of information technology. We invest in our team's growth, providing access to the newest technologies and offering exciting, future-focused projects. If you're passionate about infrastructure innovation, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be a key player in a forward-thinking IT organization, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr