Senior Systems Administrator

Staffing Agency Recruitment; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Staffing Agency Recruitment is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a pharmaceutical company in Ayer, MA. You will provide technical leadership and oversee IT infrastructure across multiple Massachusetts locations.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and expertise in Windows Server, AD/Entra ID, Intune, Teams, SharePoint, backups, DR, and security practices. Travel between MA sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of systems administration experience in pharma/biotech IT environments.
• Strong Windows Server and virtualization experience.
• Experience with Active Directory/Entra ID, Intune, Teams, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows servers, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructure.
• Administer Active Directory/Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues.
• Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and data protection systems.
• Maintain patching, firmware updates, and endpoint compliance.
• Support network upgrades, migrations, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Manage user access, privileged access controls, security policies, and audit documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and managed-service providers.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Systems Administrators.
• Support and train employees on company IT systems.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Network infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Cloud/virtualization

Security controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Active Directory/Entra ID

Intune

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Ayer, United States | Posted on 08/11/2026

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• Work Experience 5+ years
• City Ayer
• State/Province Massachusetts
• Country United States

Job Description

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 8 Year s

Education level: High school or equivalent

Job function: Information Technology

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a pharmaceutical company in Ayer, MA. This role provides technical leadership and oversees IT infrastructure and systems across multiple Massachusetts locations.

• Manage and support Windows servers, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructure.
• Administer Active Directory/Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues.
• Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and data protection systems.
• Maintain patching, firmware, software updates, and endpoint compliance.
• Support network upgrades, migrations, cybersecurity initiatives, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Manage user access, privileged access controls, security policies, and audit documentation.
• Support business applications and coordinate troubleshooting and escalations with vendors.
• Coordinate managed-service providers and technology vendors.
• Administer physical security systems, including cameras and access control.
• Maintain technical documentation and support compliance and audit-readiness activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Systems Administrators.
• Support and train employees on company IT systems.

Schedule: This is a full time position, Mon-Fri. Some planned after-hours work may be required for critical outages, maintenance, system changes, and project cutovers.

Other: Travel as needed between Ayer, Devens, Brockton, and other Massachusetts locations.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus (12.5%) program
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement