Senior Systems Administrator – Multi‑Site IT Lead

Lexus LC; Irondale (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Dream Motor Group seeks a seasoned Senior Systems Administrator to lead IT operations for four Alabama dealership locations. Primarily based in Birmingham with periodic travel to Montgomery, you’ll be the on-site IT expert handling day-to-day support and network/server/identity administration.

You’ll collaborate with the IT team on projects, maintain security, and ensure uptime across multiple sites, with some after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on systems or network administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day IT operations and technical support for four dealership locations.
• Administer Cisco Meraki network infrastructure, including MX firewalls, MS switches, and MR wireless access points.
• Support legacy Cisco switching and assist with the ongoing migration to Meraki.
• Troubleshoot WAN and internet circuit issues and work with carriers on outages and repairs.
• Administer on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including hybrid identity sync, user and group management, and MFA.
• Manage Microsoft 365 user accounts, licensing, and mailboxes.
• Maintain Windows Servers running AD DS, file, print, and DHCP services, including patching and health checks.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Windows endpoints through NinjaOne and iOS devices through Apple Business and an MDM.
• Manage printers and multifunction devices and coordinate with print vendors on service.
• Administer cloud-based phone systems, including user setup, call flows, and desk phone provisioning.
• Support dealership management systems, including user access, printer and form setup, and vendor escalations.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors on repairs, replacements, and escalated technical issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assets, configurations, and ticket resolutions.
• Uphold IT security policies and support compliance initiatives.
• Provide occasional after-hours and weekend support for outages and planned maintenance.
• Plan and carry out infrastructure upgrades and migrations in coordination with the broader IT team.
• Monitor backup jobs, address failures, and perform periodic restore testing.

Skills

Cisco Meraki

Networking basics

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365

RMM platform

Hybrid identity

Communication skills

Tools

Cisco IOS switching

NinjaOne

GoTo Connect

Mosyle

Intune

Job description

Dream Motor Group seeks a seasoned Senior Systems Administrator to lead IT operations for four Alabama dealership locations. Primarily based in Birmingham with periodic travel to Montgomery, you’ll be the on-site IT expert handling day-to-day support and network/server/identity administration.

You’ll collaborate with the IT team on projects, maintain security, and ensure uptime across multiple sites, with some after-hours support as needed.