Lead System & Cloud Onboarding Engineer

S1 Technology™; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S1 Technology is seeking a System Administrator who thrives in complex environments and leads onboarding for new clients, configuring servers and networks, hardening security, and activating cloud services. You will own project timelines and coordinate with sales, account management, and vendors to keep work on track.

This role emphasizes translating business needs into technical plans, documenting configurations, and handing off to MSP support with clear, thorough documentation and risk

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive background experience with system administration, network administration, or similar roles.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft 365 Administration including: Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Hybrid Identity Architecture.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and managing network infrastructure – switches, routers, firewalls, and VLANs.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions and best practices.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing time effectively across multiple tasks and deadlines.
• You're the person people come to when they need a complicated technical problem explained in plain language.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end onboarding for new clients: assess their current environment, document systems, and implement S1's standard stack so they start strong from day one.
• Plan and execute technical onboarding tasks, including server and network configuration, user setup, security hardening, and cloud service activation for new environments.
• Own project timelines for onboarding and other technical initiatives, coordinating with sales, account management, and vendors to keep work on track and clients informed.
• Translate business needs into project plans and technical tasks, then follow through on configuration, testing, and documentation so handoff to the MSP support team is smooth.
• Run project status check-ins with internal stakeholders, capturing risks and issues early and adjusting scope or timelines when needed.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for every project and onboarding, including network diagrams, asset lists, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities during onboarding and projects to improve clients' security, reliability, and user experience, and recommend upgrades or changes.
• Standardize and continually improve onboarding and project processes so each new client's experience is faster, smoother, and more consistent over time.

Skills

System administration

Network administration

Microsoft 365 Administration

Security hardening

Cloud services administration

Scripting/Automation (PowerShell,Bash)

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Entra ID

Exchange Online

SharePoint

Hybrid Identity Architecture

VMware

Hyper-V

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

S1 Technology is seeking a System Administrator who thrives in complex environments and leads onboarding for new clients, configuring servers and networks, hardening security, and activating cloud services. You will own project timelines and coordinate with sales, account management, and vendors to keep work on track.

This role emphasizes translating business needs into technical plans, documenting configurations, and handing off to MSP support with clear, thorough documentation and risk