Sr. Systems Adminstrator

ECLARO; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Commuter benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

ECLARO is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Englewood, CO to support core IT services for a training center and stadium. You will manage hybrid Windows AD/Entra ID environments, VMware, NetApp storage, and cloud services, while ensuring security, reliability, and scalability to meet business needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration, project leadership, and proactive governance, with a focus on maintaining uptime and aligning IT with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar.
• Strong project management and multi-project coordination.
• Ability to work independently and elevate issues appropriately.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management and organization.
• Experience administering a hybrid Windows AD/Entra ID domain for Windows and Mac workstations.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux server administration including VMware environments.
• Experience with NetApp storage systems.
• Proficiency in Entra ID and Microsoft cloud technologies, Okta SSO.
• Experience with Intune, JAMF, and Microsoft Office 365 administration.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery planning and DR/BC testing.
• Familiarity with LAN/WLAN networks and advanced data networking.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within IT teams to pursue continuous improvement and customer focus.
• Oversee all aspects of systems administration including server management, storage, cloud, AD/Entra ID, and M365.
• Lead IT systems strategy and align initiatives with business priorities.
• Drive critical IT infrastructure projects and evaluate new technologies.
• Enforce governance, policies and procedures for security and efficiency.
• Ensure system availability with robust backup and DR planning and testing.
• Manage vendor relationships for service delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues and escalate when needed.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Hybrid Windows AD/Entra ID

VMware (hyperconverged)

NetApp storage

Intune/JAMF/M365 administration

Okta SSO

Backup and DR planning

Cloud infrastructure

Strong communication

Project management

Linux server administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/BI Systems or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Entra ID

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator

Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator for our client in Englewood, CO. ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals.

Position Overview

• Experienced Senior Systems Administrator that will play a crucial role in the delivery of core IT services for the training center and stadium.
• Will be key in maintaining and executing the technology strategy, ensuring our systems are reliable, scalable, and secure to support the unique demands of a professional sports organization.
• Need a unique blend of technical expertise and communication skills to assist in infrastructure projects, collaborate with your team, and maintain IT alignment with business objectives.
• Judgment and experience will be vital in resolving complex technical challenges and maintaining a robust and optimized IT environment.
• This position reports to the Senior IT Director.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the systems administration team and the overall IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus.
• Oversee all aspects of systems administration, including server management, network storage, cloud infrastructure, Active Directory, Office 365, and Entra ID.
• Lead the strategy for IT systems administration, collaborating with other departments to align on strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Lead in collaboration on critical IT infrastructure projects, from evaluating new technologies to supporting their implementation, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Assist and enforce governance, policies, and procedures related to IT systems administration to ensure security, efficiency, and compliance.
• Ensure and manage the availability and integrity of systems through robust backup and disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and effectively manage relationships.
• Provide expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues and escalating as necessary.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science/Business Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar role.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing conflicting priorities with other functional IT areas and departments.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to communicate and elevate issues appropriately.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral).
• Expertise in administering a hybrid Windows AD/Entra ID domain that supports both Windows and Mac workstations.
• Hands‑on experience managing physical and virtual Windows and Linux server administration, including hyperconverged VMware environments.
• Experience in managing network storage systems such as NetApp.
• Proficiency in managing cloud technologies such as Entra ID and Microsoft, including Okta Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Experience with Intune, JAMF, and Microsoft Office 365 administration.
• Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery planning, including the implementation and testing of DR/BC plans.
• Familiarity with LAN/WLAN network infrastructure and advanced data networking configurations.
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism, with strong accountability.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.