Senior Systems Administrator

IP Attorneys; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Vision and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life insurance

Employer match and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Sick time and vacation time

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Charitable matching gifts

Well-being support

Job summary

Wolf Greenfield in Boston seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to design, implement, and maintain our server systems, storage, and network applications. This role covers daily server maintenance, backup, monitoring, and support across our IT environment.

You will manage Windows Server environments, patch management, and AD/GP, while ensuring security and reliability. Occasional travel to NYC/DC is required; the position offers comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems or related field.
• 10+ years of technical experience building and supporting Windows Server OS and scripting in PowerShell.
• 7+ years Windows Client OS & Server administration.
• 5+ years Active Directory & Group Policy administration and server administration.
• 5+ years VMware vCenter and ESXi administration.
• Experience with Veeam Backup and Replication.
• Experience with Security Frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Microsoft certifications strongly preferred (e.g., MS Certified Windows Server Admin).
• Familiarity with Manage Engine PAM360 and Endpoint Central.
• Familiarity with Azure IaaS/Hybrid setup and management.
• Familiarity with basic operation and configuration of Switches/Routers/Firewalls.
• Familiarity with Terminal Services administration.
• iManage or similar document management system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for Windows Server administration, including patch management and after-hours maintenance.
• Maintains the security, stability, and performance of the firm’s remote environment with periodic travel to NYC and DC.
• Maintains security and integrity of server/desktop systems.
• Provides secure certificate creation and implementation.
• Oversees backup infrastructure.
• Monitors server environment and resolves issues.
• Assists M365 Administrator with Entra-related support including MFA and federated services.
• Provides off-hour on-call support for uptime.
• Documents the existing system functions.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows Server administration

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory & Group Policy

VMware vCenter & ESXi

Backup with Veeam

Security frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)

MS Certifications (preferred)

Azure IaaS/Hybrid

Networking (Switches/Routers/Firewalls

Terminal Services administration

iManage or document mgmt systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System or related area

Tools

Veeam Backup and Replication

ManageEngine PAM360

Endpoint Central

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of IT Infrastructure, the Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the firm’s server systems, data storage, and network applications. These responsibilities include but are not limited to; the daily maintenance of our server systems, storage systems, backup systems, server and network monitoring and management, back-office applications, remote access systems, system disaster recovery, and general systems administration and support. When requested, the Sr. Systems Administrator assists other internal IT departments providing technical support for the firm’s technical environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assumes primary responsibility for overall Windows Server administration, including patch management and after-hours maintenance, as necessary.
• Maintains the integrity, security, stability, and performance of the firm’s remote environment. This responsibility will involve periodic travel to our offices in New York City and Washington D.C.
• Maintains the security & integrity of the firm’s server and desktop systems.
• Provides secure Certificate creation and implementation.
• Provides oversight of the firm’s backup infrastructure.
• Provides server environment monitoring and issue resolution.
• Assists the M365 Administrator with Entra related support including MFA and federated services.
• Provides off-hour ‘On-Call’ support ensuring system uptime.
• Documents the existing system functions.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System or related area of study.
• Ten (10+) years technical experience, building and supporting Windows Server operating systems, creating and modifying Powershell scripts.
• Seven (7+) years Windows Client OS & Windows Server administration.
• Five (5+) years Active Directory & Group Policy administration, and server administration.
• Five (5+) years VMware vCenter and ESXi administration.
• Experience with Veeam Backup and Replication.
• Experience with Security Frameworks (i.e. SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Microsoft certifications strongly preferred (e.g MS Certified Windows Sever Administrator).
• Familiarity with Manage Engine PAM360 and Endpoint Central.
• Familiarity with Azure IaaS/Hybrid set up and management
• Familiarity with basic operation and configuration of Switches/Routers/Firewalls.
• Familiarity with Terminal Services administration.
• iManage or similar document management system experience preferred.
• Strong time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility and capacity to respond calmly, efficiently, and effectively in stressful situations.
• Punctual and reliable and able to meet set deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of matters and other firm business information.

Wolf Greenfield offers a comprehensive benefit package focused on the overall well-being of firm employees.

Our benefits include:

• multiple health care plan options
• vision and dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts
• life insurance
• employer match and discretionary profit sharing
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development opportunities
• generous paid time off
• sick time and vacation time
• parental leave
• commuter benefits
• charitable matching gift program
• well-being support

Eligibility for our employer sponsored 401(k) plan includes an employer match and discretionary profit sharing. The firm is invested in our employees development by providing tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Additionally, WGS offers further benefits and perks focused on employee well-being including generous paid time off; including sick time and vacation time, parental leave, commuter benefits, charitable matching gift program, well-being support and much more!

Wolf Greenfield does not offer visa sponsorship. All job openings are subject to export control regulations.

Any offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of a background check. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Physical Demands: The firm will strive to provide reasonable accommodations, as requested, to enable an employee with a disability to successfully perform this position in our office setting. Frequent communication is an essential aspect of this position and employees must be able to exchange timely and accurate information in a variety of situations. This position may also encompass maintaining a stationary position for long periods of time (at least up to 50% of the workday) with occasional movement, as well as lifting and/or moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds. Other essential functions may apply and employees working remotely have the same or similar requirements.

Work Environment: The office work environment of the firm is characteristic of the environment the job holder will encounter. In this typical office setting, an employee will encounter standard office equipment and any noise associated with that equipment. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate. The office setting of Wolf Greenfield requires the ability to manage multiple work priorities along with frequent interruptions.