System Administrator - Level III

Prime System Solutions; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime System Solutions in Lahore is seeking a System Administrator Level 3 with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Intune, Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualization, and patch management to maintain and secure our enterprise infrastructure.

You will manage Azure VMs, Entra ID, Intune policies, on-prem AD, Hyper-V/VMware, Exchange Online, and security monitoring to ensure high availability and compliance across cloud and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-8+ years of hands-on system administration experience.
• Industry certifications preferred: Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect, MD-102, MS-700, ITIL, VMware/Hyper-V.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Microsoft Azure services including VMs, storage, networking, identity, and security.
• Manage Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) including conditional access policies, SSO, MFA, identity governance, and role-based access.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Intune/Endpoint Manager policies for device compliance, security baselines, app deployment, and autopilot provisioning.
• Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and M365 security/compliance center.
• Implement and enforce M365 governance, retention policies, and DLP standards.
• Maintain and support Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and domain controllers.
• Manage and troubleshoot virtualized environments (Hyper-V or VMware).
• Oversee patch management for servers, endpoints, and cloud environments.
• Provide advanced L3 network/server/endpoint troubleshooting and escalation with security teams.
• Implement system hardening, identity protection, and endpoint security measures.
• Lead cloud adoption, modernization, and infrastructure upgrade initiatives.

Skills

Azure

Intune

Entra ID

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Virtualization

Patch management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled System Administrator Level 3 with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Intune, Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualization, patch management, and deep infrastructure/network troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing our enterprise systems and ensuring high availability across all infrastructure components.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud & Identity Management

• Administer, configure, and optimize Microsoft Azure services including VMs, storage, networking, identity, and security
• Manage Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) including conditional access policies, SSO, MFA, identity governance, and role-based access
• Design, deploy, and maintain Intune/Endpoint Manager policies for device compliance, security baselines, app deployment, and autopilot provisioning

Microsoft 365 Administration

• Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and M365 security/compliance center
• Implement and enforce M365 governance, retention policies, and DLP standards

On-Premises Infrastructure

• Maintain and support Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and domain controllers
• Manage and troubleshoot virtualized environments (Hyper-V or VMware)
• Oversee patch management for servers, endpoints, and cloud environments

Network & Infrastructure Troubleshooting

• Provide advanced L3 support for network, server, and endpoint issues
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, authentication, and security incidents
• Collaborate with network/security teams on complex problems and escalations

Security & Compliance

• Implement best practices for system hardening, identity protection, and endpoint security
• Monitor system performance, audit logs, and security alerts to ensure compliance

Project Implementation

• Lead initiatives related to cloud adoption, modernization, and infrastructure upgrades
• Document technical processes, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-8+ years of hands-on system administration experience
• Industry certifications preferred: Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect, MD-102, MS-700, ITIL, VMware/Hyper-V certifications

Nice To Have (Preferred Skills)

• Experience with tenant-to-tenant migrations (Microsoft 365 / Entra ID)
• Hands-on experience with file server to SharePoint Online migration using migration tools
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation
• Experience with backup/recovery solutions and monitoring tools

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability for complex, multi-layered systems
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global IT team
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and customer focus