Senior System Administrator (Indianapolis) Job at Robert Half in Indianapolis

Were seeking a Senior Systems Administrator who is comfortable moving seamlessly between cloud and on-prem environments. This person will be a go-to technical resource with strong Microsoft experience, especially Office 365 / Microsoft 365, security, and Windows Server administration. The right candidate can quickly learn new Microsoft services, adapt to change, and handle integrations across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft 365 / Office 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
• Manage Microsoft Purview (compliance, data governance, DLP, eDiscovery, retention policies)
• Support and optimize cloud environments (Azure or similar)
• Handle system integrations across cloud and on-prem platforms
• Administer Windows Server (on-prem) environments including AD, GPOs, DNS, DHCP
• Move fluidly between cloud and on-prem systems depending on business needs
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and serve as an escalation point
• Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams
• Document systems, processes, and configurations

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 / Office 365 administration
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments
• Solid Windows Server / Active Directory background
• Comfortable learning and adopting new Microsoft tools quickly
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Azure AD / Entra ID experience
• PowerShell scripting
• Security or compliance exposure
• Prior experience in a hybrid or transitional cloud environment

Why This Role

• High level of technical ownership
• Mix of cloud innovation and traditional infrastructure
• Opportunity to influence systems, security, and best practices