System Administrator

Davis Partnership Architects; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Davis Partnership Architects in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Windows Systems & Infrastructure Administrator to lead and support their hybrid infrastructure. The role involves Windows Server administration, virtualization, and data protection, with a focus on stability and security. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering. The position offers a full-time benefits package and annual salary between $85,000 - $95,000, with a hybrid work model post-training.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Windows System Administration or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2022 and 2025).
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Provide front-line technical support for infrastructure issues.
• Support virtualization and compute platforms.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Virtualization

Data protection

Cyber resilience

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft SQL Server

Zerto Data Replication

Autodesk Revit

Adobe Creative Cloud

ManageEngine

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Windows Systems & Infrastructure Administrator to lead and support our on‑premises and hybrid infrastructure environments. This role focuses on Windows Server administration, virtualization, enterprise storage, data protection, and cyber resilience. You will be responsible for the stability, security, and lifecycle management of core infrastructure platforms supporting business‑critical applications. This critical position plays a key role in operational reliability, system modernization, and cybersecurity resilience across data center and cloud‑integrated environments.

Core Systems & Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and support Microsoft Windows Server environments (2019, 2022, and 2025)
• Perform patching, upgrades, firmware updates, and lifecycle management to ensure system stability and security
• Deploy and manage new Microsoft server builds, upgrades, and role migrations
• Maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and domain controller infrastructure
• Provide front‑line technical support and serve as an escalation point for infrastructure issues

Virtualization & Compute Platforms

• Administer and support VMware vSphere virtual infrastructure
• Perform monthly patching, upgrades, and lifecycle planning for VMware environments
• Support dHCI platforms, including patching and integrated infrastructure management

Enterprise Storage & Data Center Operations

• Administer SAN environments
• Storage provisioning
• Performance monitoring and tuning
• Capacity and growth planning
• Support data center operations including:
• On‑site and remote "hands & eyes"
• Rack-and-stack of server and network hardware
• Tech refresh and equipment decommissioning

Data Protection, Backup & Cyber Resilience

• Administer Data Protection platforms
• Support and manage Zerto Data Replication
• Training and platform upgrades (including Zerto 10)
• Participate in data protection documentation, recovery planning, and resilience testing
• Manage email and endpoint protection platforms

Server Applications & Platform Support

• Support infrastructure and backend services for enterprise applications including:
• Deltek Vantagepoint
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Newforma Project Center
• Core IT management servers
• Manage and support:
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Azure / Entra ID
• Network monitoring platforms
• IT management tools (Quest KACE, ManageEngine)
• Zendesk help desk

Networking & Operational Collaboration

• Support infrastructure initiatives involving networking platforms in collaboration with network engineers
• Assist with VLAN segmentation, firewall integrations, and DNS/DHCP cleanup initiatives
• Participate in disaster recovery testing, infrastructure audits, and security initiatives
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for systems, configurations, and change management

Frontline End User Support

• Provide occasional end user support with end point hardware and applications
• End user applications including Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketchup, Revizto, Autodesk 3DS Max, and Chaos Group V-Ray render farm
• Meeting Room and Collaboration space technology support

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in Windows System Administration or Infrastructure Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2022 and 2025)
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange Server (on-premises, Online, and hybrid)

Benefits

Type: Full-Time benefits package including healthcare options, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off, etc.

Location

Denver, Colorado — Hybrid / with four office days per week after training period is completed (subject to supervisor approval)

Salary

$85,000 - $95,000 annually (Depending upon experience, knowledge, skills, certifications and education)