The Phoenix Group · 3 days ago
Senior Systems Administrator
The Phoenix Group is a well-established professional services firm providing expert advisory services to privately held businesses. They are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator responsible for maintaining, supporting, and improving the organization’s IT infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance while aligning IT practices with organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
Manage, configure, and troubleshoot servers, storage, and networking equipment, including Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025), Active Directory, ADFS, and Group Policy
Administer and secure Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments
Maintain virtualization platforms, including VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure-local environments
Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for service interruptions
Conduct OS configuration, server hardware maintenance, patching, and software distribution
Manage backups and disaster recovery processes using tools such as Rubrik and Azure
Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls across systems and applications
Support Office 365 environments, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and spam management
Work with Intune and other mobile device management platforms to ensure security and compliance
Automate routine tasks and administrative processes using scripting
Configure and maintain IIS, SSL certificates, SAN infrastructure, enterprise switches, and firewalls
Respond to and resolve escalated tickets, collaborating with internal teams and external service providers
Participate in on-call rotation to support a 24/7 operational environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant IT experience
Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualization technologies
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure administration and security
Familiarity with networking concepts, storage systems, and enterprise hardware
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field
Relevant certifications (Azure, networking, storage, virtualization)