Sr. Systems Admin

Strategic Systems Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Systems, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to design and support key infrastructure across Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and server platforms. The role emphasizes PowerShell automation and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

You will document infrastructure, manage third-party apps for a financial institution, and assist in outage remediation while engaging with staff and vendors to ensure system reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field or equivalent.
• 4+ years in Senior Sys Admin/Windows engineering in an enterprise data center.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a complex Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure.
• Maintain virtual and physical server platforms and environments.
• Create system automations using PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Install and maintain 3rd party applications in support of a financial institution.
• Develop system documentation outlining infrastructure components and network flows.
• Respond to staff and vendor inquiries and assist in outage remediation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Active Directory

PowerShell

Windows Server

Scripting & Automation

Communication with C-level

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / CIS or related

Tools

VMware

Job description

Reports To: Software Engineering Manager

Work Location: Hybrid

Status: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Contract: Through March 2027

About the job:

• The Senior Systems Administrator possesses a broad understanding of hardware and software technology and its application in a business environment.
• The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for designing and supporting all key infrastructure components of the Virtual and Windows environment including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCOM and SCCM.
• The Administrator's skills must also include expert knowledge of PowerShell and other automation methods. The Administrator's must be proficient in with a virtual and windows platform environment.
• The Senior Systems Administer also performs investigation, diagnostic testing and repair/ resolution of system, hardware, software and infrastructure.

What you will do:

Support and maintain a complex Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure.

Support and maintain the virtual and physical server platforms and environments.

Create system automations using PowerShell and other scripting languages leveraging orchestration tools to drive consistency and compliance.

Install and maintain 3rd party applications in support of a financial institution including imaging, collections, lending, and accounting systems.

Develop system documentation containing key infrastructure components and network flows

Respond to inquiries from staff and outside vendors to provide technical assistance, support, and system issues and assist in outage remediation efforts

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related Or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4+ years of Senior Systems Administrator, Windows Engineer, MCSE, and/or Virtual Systems Engineer experience required.
• 4+ years experience working in an Enterprise Data Center required.
• 1+ years experience Programming and scripting experience (e.g. C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Perl) Not required.
• 4+ years experience working with Virtualized servers using VMWare required (this is a big must have).
• 4+ years experience supporting multi-domain Active Directory forests (DNS, DHCP, Group Policies) required (this a big must have).
• 4+ years experience working with vendors and multi-level lines of business organizations required.
• 1+ years experience as a Network Administrator or Infrastructure Administrator preferred.
• 4+ years experience with Storage administration Required.
• 1+ years experience with Citrix Server administration preferred.
• 1+ years experience with Backup administration including scheduling and troubleshooting issues preferred.
• Windows Server Administration required.
• Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and SQL required.
• Network Administration required.
• Server and Infrastructure design and administration required.
• Scripting and programming languages including PowerShell, C#, VBScript, NOT required.
• Unix Administration highly preferred.
• WebServices, websites, and other web related technologies required.
• Supporting fault-tolerant, highly available, clustered solutions required.
• Excellent communication skills (will be communicating all the way to C-Level people) required.
• Critical thinking skills and creative problem solver required.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on multiple active projects required.
• Microsoft MCSE, MCTS, MCSA (1 Required)
• VMWare VCP preferred.

Must-Have Skills:

• VmWare
• MS Active Directory
• Security background
• Self Sufficient

Certifications or Degrees Required:

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer

Information Systems, or related Preferred

Or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for this office role include the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, typical y up to 8 hours a day, and regularly operate standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Employees should be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally and frequently perform tasks that require typing, writing, and document handling. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary, along with adequate visual and auditory abilities to read materials and participate in meetings.

EEOC Statement:

Strategic Systems, Inc., and its affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe diversity drives innovation and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that respects and values the contributions of all individuals.