Remote Systems Administrator — Microsoft Stack & Azure

Hamilton Barnes; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Broad Microsoft stack

Azure migration exposure

Career progression

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator with strong Microsoft expertise. The role focuses on maintaining and supporting Windows Server, AD, SQL, and M365, while driving reliability, security, and performance across a hybrid IT environment.

You will gain Azure cloud migration exposure and work remotely within a collaborative IT team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a similar role and demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills and documentation discipline.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong experience supporting Microsoft environments.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Experience administering or supporting Microsoft 365.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server including administration, troubleshooting, backups, and basic performance management.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, networking, and core infrastructure services.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with system monitoring, patch management, backups, and security best practices.
• Exposure to Azure and cloud migration projects.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with the IT team.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services.
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and user administration.
• Support and maintain SQL Server environments, including basic administration, troubleshooting, backups, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity across the IT environment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access controls.
• Assist with system upgrades, patching, backups, disaster recovery, and general infrastructure maintenance.
• Provide technical support and escalation assistance for complex infrastructure issues.
• Assist with Azure cloud migrations, including server, application, and workload migration projects.
• Support hybrid environments involving on-premises infrastructure and Azure cloud services.
• Assist with Azure services such as Azure VMs, Azure AD / Entra ID, Azure Storage, and Azure networking.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, procedures, and technical records.
• Work with vendors and third-party technology providers when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, security, automation, and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System monitoring

Backups

Security best practices

Azure cloud migrations

Hybrid environments

Documentation

Remote collaboration

Vendor liaison

PowerShell scripting

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

Teams

SharePoint

SQL Server

Azure

PowerShell

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a growing organisation seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator with strong experience across the Microsoft technology stack, including Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and SQL. The role focuses on maintaining and supporting systems infrastructure, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the IT environment.

This opportunity is suited to a technically curious Systems Administrator with a solid Microsoft infrastructure background and some exposure to Azure or cloud migration projects. The role offers the chance to take the next step in a career while developing further expertise in Azure and modern cloud infrastructure.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services.
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and user administration.
• Support and maintain SQL Server environments, including basic administration, troubleshooting, backups, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity across the IT environment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access controls.
• Assist with system upgrades, patching, backups, disaster recovery, and general infrastructure maintenance.
• Provide technical support and escalation assistance for complex infrastructure issues.
• Assist with Azure cloud migrations, including server, application, and workload migration projects.
• Support hybrid environments involving on-premises infrastructure and Azure cloud services.
• Assist with Azure services such as Azure VMs, Azure AD / Entra ID, Azure Storage, and Azure networking.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, procedures, and technical records.
• Work with vendors and third-party technology providers when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, security, automation, and efficiency.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, or similar infrastructure role.
• Strong experience supporting Microsoft environments.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Experience administering or supporting Microsoft 365.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server, including administration, troubleshooting, backups, and basic performance management.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, networking, and core infrastructure services.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with system monitoring, patch management, backups, and security best practices.
• Exposure to Azure and cloud migration projects.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the wider IT team.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Azure / Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience supporting hybrid Azure/on-premises environments.
• Experience participating in Azure migration or modernization projects.
• Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-800/AZ-801, or relevant Microsoft certifications.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, and routing.
• Experience working in an MSP or multi-client environment.

Benefits:

• Fully remote position
• Opportunity to work with a broad Microsoft technology environment
• Exposure to Azure and cloud migration projects
• Opportunities for continued technical development and career progression

Salary:

• $60,000 – $70,000 base salary