Senior Windows Systems Administrator / onsite in Bluffton, SC

Motion Recruitment; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

PTO and Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to join the infrastructure team in Bluffton, SC, onsite five days a week. The role covers Windows Server, Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, VMware, Fortinet firewalls, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, storage, and data center operations.

You will partner with executive leadership and a Lead Engineer to drive infrastructure strategy and modernization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
• 3+ years serving as a senior technical resource, lead engineer, or systems administrator.
• Strong administration experience with Windows Server environments.
• Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure experience.
• Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) administration.
• Microsoft 365/O365 administration and support.
• VMware vSphere and virtualization technologies.
• Fortinet firewall administration and network security management.
• Enterprise networking experience including routing, switching, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure.
• Active Directory and Group Policy administration.
• Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and performance management.
• Vulnerability management and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and network issues.
• Strong documentation, communication, and mentorship abilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Bluffton, SC.

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad range of infrastructure ownership, and partnership with executive leadership.
• Maintain and modernize mission-critical infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and technology roadmaps.
• Oversee data center operations, virtualization, storage, and network security.
• Provide project leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Collaborate with Lead Engineer on strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Windows Server

Azure

Entra ID

Microsoft 365/O365

VMware vSphere

Fortinet firewalls

Networking

Active Directory

Backup/DR

Documentation & Mentorship

Job description

A leading organization in the hospitality and resort industry is seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to join its infrastructure team in Bluffton, SC. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring 5 days per week onsite. The organization is looking for a versatile infrastructure professional who thrives in smaller IT environments and enjoys owning a broad range of technologies including Windows Server, Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, VMware, Fortinet firewalls, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, storage, and data center operations.

This is an opportunity to serve as one of the most senior technical resources within the IT organization, partnering directly with executive leadership and a Lead Engineer to maintain and modernize mission-critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will enjoy a highly visible role with significant technical ownership, project leadership responsibilities, and the ability to influence infrastructure strategy, cybersecurity initiatives, and long-term technology roadmaps.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates looking to move to the Bluffton area.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments
• 3+ years serving as a senior technical resource, lead engineer, or systems administrator
• Strong administration experience with Windows Server environments
• Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure experience
• Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) administration
• Microsoft 365/O365 administration and support
• VMware vSphere and virtualization technologies
• Fortinet firewall administration and network security management
• Enterprise networking experience including routing, switching, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure
• Active Directory and Group Policy administration
• Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• Infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and performance management
• Vulnerability management and cybersecurity best practices
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and network issues
• Strong documentation, communication, and mentorship abilities
• Ability to work onsite in Bluffton, SC

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working in smaller or lean IT environments where versatility is required
• Multi-site infrastructure support experience
• Enterprise storage administration experience
• Data center operations and lifecycle management
• Incident response and cybersecurity investigation experience
• Infrastructure modernization and cloud migration project experience
• Exposure to business continuity planning
• Vendor management and technical project leadership
• Relevant certifications such as VMware, Microsoft, Fortinet, Security+, or similar

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 30% Systems Administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365)
• 20% Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, Entra ID, Hybrid Services)
• 20% Networking & Security (Fortinet Firewalls, VPNs, Wireless, Switching)
• 15% Virtualization & Data Center Management (VMware, Servers, Storage)
• 15% Project Leadership, Documentation, and Mentorship

Daily Responsibilities

• 35% Infrastructure Administration and Maintenance
• 20% Network & Security Operations
• 15% Technical Escalations and Troubleshooting
• 15% Infrastructure Projects and Modernization Initiatives
• 10% Team Mentorship and Technical Leadership
• 5% Documentation, Compliance, and Process Improvement

The Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with executive IT leadership

• High-impact senior technical position with broad infrastructure ownership

• Exposure to cloud, cybersecurity, networking, virtualization, and data center technologies

• Career growth opportunities within a collaborative IT organization

• Participation in major infrastructure and modernization projects

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Professional Development Opportunities