Senior Systems Admin (Tier 3) – MSP Cloud & Security Lead

DataPerk

Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

DataPerk is seeking a Tier 3 Systems Administrator to act as a senior technical resource across client environments in a fast-paced MSP setting. You will resolve complex escalations, lead infrastructure projects, and mentor service desk staff while helping clients leverage technology for business goals.

The role requires extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, and automation, with a focus on delivering proactive client

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive IT infrastructure and systems administration experience.
  • Previous MSP experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage complex technical issues independently.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Experience leading technical projects and mentoring other technicians.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as final escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.
  • Lead infrastructure projects including server deployments and cloud migrations.
  • Mentor service desk staff and junior engineers.
  • Maintain detailed documentation and knowledge base articles.
  • Communicate effectively with clients in technical and non-technical language.

Skills

Escalation leadership
Troubleshooting
Customer service
Project leadership
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

VMware
Hyper-V
Active Directory
Azure
Microsoft 365
Exchange Online
Intune
SharePoint

Job description

DataPerk is seeking a Tier 3 Systems Administrator to act as a senior technical resource across client environments in a fast-paced MSP setting. You will resolve complex escalations, lead infrastructure projects, and mentor service desk staff while helping clients leverage technology for business goals.

The role requires extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, and automation, with a focus on delivering proactive client

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