MSP Network Administrator - Windows Server & Cloud

SysArc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SysArc is seeking a Washington, DC area-based Network Administrator with expertise in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, hybrid cloud environments, and network infrastructure to support our growing MSP client base.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on experience in production network and server environments within an MSP or multi-client setting, and is proactive about identifying risks and driving stability, security, and scalability across client environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience supporting and managing production network and server environments in SMB and Enterprise Environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive technology alignment reviews using MyITprocess.
• Identify risks, deficiencies, technical debt, and systemic issues before they impact client operations.
• Develop and execute remediation plans to improve stability, performance, and security.
• Serve as a technical escalation resource for complex network and system issues.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless access points.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity and performance issues.
• Manage VLANs, routing, firewall rules, intrusion prevention, and network security policies.
• Monitor system health, resource utilization, availability, throughput, and latency.
• Administer and support Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and file/print services.
• Manage hybrid identity environments including AD synchronization and Entra ID integration.
• Support and maintain virtualized environments (VMware and/or Hyper‑V).
• Configure and maintain Windows endpoint operating environments.
• Administer Microsoft 365 tenants including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain Conditional Access, MFA, and identity security controls.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and authentication across client systems.
• Perform patch management, system updates, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint security configuration.
• Administer and monitor backup and disaster recovery platforms.
• Perform backup testing and recovery validation to ensure business continuity readiness.
• Maintain integrity of network infrastructure, server deployments, backup systems, and security controls.
• Document all findings, changes, recommendations, and resolutions according to MSP standards.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with vCIOs and project teams to align technical recommendations with business objectives.
• Contribute to standards development and long-term infrastructure improvements.
• Provide onsite support and client‑facing technical guidance when required.
• Participate in the after‑hours On‑Call schedule, including 1 weekend every 8 weeks

Skills

Network admin

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure

Security

Backup & DR

NIST 800-171/CMMC

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Network+

Security+

Microsoft Associate-level

Tools

MS 365

Azure

VMware

Hyper‑V

AD

Job description

SysArc is seeking a Washington, DC area-based Network Administrator with expertise in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, hybrid cloud environments, and network infrastructure to support our growing MSP client base.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on experience in production network and server environments within an MSP or multi-client setting, and is proactive about identifying risks and driving stability, security, and scalability across client environments.