Senior Systems Administrator - Projects, Cloud & Security

S1 Technology; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

S1 Technology is seeking a System Administrator to join our team in Lafayette, LA. You will be an expert-level technician and hands-on problem solver, handling complex server and network configurations, cloud activations, and security hardening for new environments.

You will translate business needs into technical plans, manage project timelines, and coordinate with sales, vendors, and MSP teams to ensure smooth handoffs and successful deployments.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive background experience with system administration, network administration, or similar roles.
• Expert-level knowledge of: Microsoft 365 Administration including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Hybrid Identity Architecture.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and experience managing network infrastructure – switches, routers, firewalls, and VLANs.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions and best practices.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing time effectively across multiple tasks and deadlines.
• You're the person people come to when they need a complicated technical problem explained in plain language.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute technical/complex projects, including server and network configuration, user setup, security hardening, and cloud service activation for new environments.
• Ability to create projects from scratch, build scopes of work, handle bill of materials & labor, and other pre-project tasks
• Own project timelines for technical project initiatives, coordinating with sales, account management, and vendors to keep work on track and clients informed.
• Translate business needs into project plans and technical tasks, then follow through on configuration, testing, and documentation so handoff to the MSP support team is smooth.
• Run project status check-ins with internal stakeholders, capturing risks and issues early and adjusting scope or timelines when needed.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for every project and onboarding, including network diagrams, asset lists, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities during onboarding and projects to improve clients' security, reliability, and user experience, and recommend upgrades or changes.
• Standardize and continually improve onboarding and project processes so each new client's experience is faster, smoother, and more consistent over time.

Skills

System administration

Network administration

Microsoft 365 Administration

Entra ID

Exchange Online

SharePoint

Hybrid Identity

Networking principles

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google)

VMware

Hyper-V

Docker

Kubernetes

Backup & disaster recovery

PowerShell

Bash

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

S1 Technology is seeking a System Administrator to join our team in Lafayette, LA. You will be an expert-level technician and hands-on problem solver, handling complex server and network configurations, cloud activations, and security hardening for new environments.

You will translate business needs into technical plans, manage project timelines, and coordinate with sales, vendors, and MSP teams to ensure smooth handoffs and successful deployments.