Vaco
Job Title -
System Administrator Location:
Mequon/Milwaukee Job Type:
6-Month Contract-to-Hire Environment
- Hybrid Pay Rate
- $50 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 Administratorto 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.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
System Administrator Location:
Mequon/Milwaukee Job Type:
6-Month Contract-to-Hire Environment
- Hybrid Pay Rate
- $50 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 Administratorto 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.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.