Lead Systems Administrator - Hybrid Cloud & Security

Inceed; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 company-paid holidays

20 work-from-home days

401k match of 10%

Bonus and stock options

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision,

life and disability coverage

Job summary

Inceed is partnering with a client to fill a Systems Administrator Lead role. The position focuses on guiding architecture decisions, strengthening security, and supporting modernization across on-premises and cloud environments.

The candidate will lead enterprise infrastructure efforts, develop standards, and mentor a technical team in a hybrid cloud setting. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in IT infrastructure, hands-on Azure and M365 experience, and a strong grasp of security, compliance,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT infrastructure and systems administration experience.
• 8+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience leading enterprise infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Hands-on experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Understanding of infrastructure security and Zero Trust principles.
• Working knowledge of networking and systems integration.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and ITIL practices.
• Experience with PowerFlex.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise infrastructure design across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Develop standards, roadmaps, and governance frameworks for infrastructure.
• Serve as escalation support for complex systems and cloud issues.
• Support modernization efforts, automation, and security improvements.
• Partner with leadership on technology strategy and investment decisions.
• Oversee major upgrades, migrations, and vendor-led implementations.
• Mentor technical team members and provide hands-on guidance.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and compliance evidence.

Skills

Enterprise infrastructure leadership

Hybrid cloud

Zero Trust security

Security & compliance

Vendor management

Strategic IT planning

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

PowerFlex

Job description

Inceed is partnering with a client to fill a Systems Administrator Lead role. The position focuses on guiding architecture decisions, strengthening security, and supporting modernization across on-premises and cloud environments.

The candidate will lead enterprise infrastructure efforts, develop standards, and mentor a technical team in a hybrid cloud setting. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in IT infrastructure, hands-on Azure and M365 experience, and a strong grasp of security, compliance,