The Judge Group · 19 hours ago
Windows System Administrator
Newark, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expThe Judge Group is seeking a talented Lead Windows System Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft and VMware technologies. In this role, you will manage the core infrastructure that drives business operations, supporting both on-premises and cloud environments while ensuring the security, stability, and performance of enterprise systems.
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Hiring Manager
Chris Melissen
Responsibilities
Design and implement hybrid infrastructure solutions using Azure IaaS/PaaS and on‑prem vSphere
Manage Azure services including VMs, networking, storage accounts, Azure AD, backup, and monitoring
Oversee VMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi hosts, HA/DRS clusters, vSAN)
Administer enterprise storage platforms
Automate system tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform
Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and performance tuning
Collaborate with security and networking teams to enforce compliance and governance
Participate in an on‑call rotation and provide support as needed for projects and escalations
Mentor junior administrators and contribute to infrastructure roadmaps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of systems administration experience, including Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2025)
Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 administration
Expertise with VMware (ESXi, vCenter, vSphere) and virtualization best practices
Solid understanding of core infrastructure services: DNS, DHCP, DFS, IIS, Group Policy, RDS
Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure
Experience with Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation)
Expertise with Veeam Backup & Replication, including VeeamONE
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and configuration management
Experience with security best practices, patch management, and compliance standards
Expertise with enterprise server hardware (Cisco, HP rack-mounted and blade systems)
Extensive experience with shared storage platforms and architectures
Working knowledge of monitoring and endpoint management tools such as BigFix, Datadog, or SolarWinds
Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and project management methodologies
Participation in an on-call rotation
Preferred
Strong background in risk and compliance, ideally within the payments or financial services space
Experience with process documentation, including creating documentation from scratch
Ability to assess and support controls, risks, and operational processes end-to-end
Company
The Judge Group
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1001-5000 employees
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