MSP System Administrator L2.5 - Cloud & Hybrid Infra Pro

Bowman Williams

Illinois

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) match
PTO 13 days
Holidays 7
Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Bowman Williams is seeking a System Administrator T2.5 to support client environments across Microsoft cloud, Windows infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and escalated support.

You will handle advanced escalations, assist with project work, support Microsoft-focused initiatives, and help Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians improve ticket quality and technical execution. This role offers hybrid work with local client visits in the Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of MSP experience
  • 4+ years of Tier 2/2.5 escalation experience across Microsoft, server, endpoint, cloud, and networking
  • Hands-on with Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Windows 11

Responsibilities

  • Handle Tier 2.5 escalations across Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, AD, endpoints, networking, and client infrastructure
  • Support Microsoft 365 administration, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Autopilot, Intune, Purview, and user access issues
  • Troubleshoot Windows 11, Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, printers, mobile devices, line of business apps
  • Assist with Azure, Entra ID, security reviews, identity improvements, endpoint management
  • Support VMware, Hyper‑V, vCloud Suite, patches, monitoring, backups
  • Collaborate with clients before/during/after implementation; guide Tier 1/2 and improve escalation readiness
  • Maintain detailed ticket notes, time entries, docs, processes, and client environment records
  • Participate in occasional after-hours maintenance and on-call rotation

Skills

MSP experience
Tier 2.5 escalations
Microsoft 365
Azure
Entra ID
Intune
Windows Server
Active Directory
DNS
DHCP
VMware
Hyper-V
Backups
Patching
Monitoring
Hybrid infrastructure
Documentation
Service delivery
Client communication

Tools

PSA systems

Job description

Bowman Williams is seeking a System Administrator T2.5 to support client environments across Microsoft cloud, Windows infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and escalated support.

You will handle advanced escalations, assist with project work, support Microsoft-focused initiatives, and help Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians improve ticket quality and technical execution. This role offers hybrid work with local client visits in the Chicagoland area.

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