System Administrator

Summit Staffing Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Staffing Partners is seeking a hands-on System Administrator to support a venture firm's IT infrastructure in Houston. The role spans Windows environments, endpoints, servers, networking, cloud services, and security tools, with focus on providing end-user support and improving IT operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years of hands-on experience, proficiency with Microsoft 365/Intune, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years in systems administration or a similar hands-on IT role.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, Windows environments, servers, and networks.
• Strong problem solving and structured troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technology operations across Windows, servers, networking, cloud services, and security tools.
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Intune; assist with device management and user access.
• Provide hands-on support for hardware, software, connectivity, and end-user issues.
• Monitor Windows desktops/servers; address performance and security concerns.
• Support network infrastructure, including firewalls and connectivity.
• Contribute to cloud strategy and adoption of cloud-based technologies.
• Assist with upgrades, migrations and IT improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with vendors/MSPs and internal resources to resolve issues.
• Strengthen security posture by supporting controls and related initiatives.
• Investigate problems, determine root causes, and document resolutions.

Skills

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Intune

Networking

Cloud platforms

IT security

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

Windows Server

Firewalls

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Our client, a venture capital and investment firm firm is seeking a hands-on System Administrator to join its in-house technology team. In this role, you will work on all things IT infrastructure while operating as a true IT generalist across systems, networking, cloud technologies, security, endpoints, and day-to-day user support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support day-to-day technology operations across Windows systems, endpoints, servers, networking, cloud services, and security tools
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Intune while assisting with device management, user access, configurations, and related support needs
• Provide hands-on technical support to employees, resolving issues involving hardware, software, applications, connectivity, and end-user systems
• Monitor and maintain Windows desktop and server environments, addressing performance, access, and system-related issues as they arise
• Support network infrastructure, including firewalls, connectivity, and related technologies across the organization
• Assist with the continued evolution of the firm's cloud environment and support the adoption of additional cloud-based technologies
• Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, system migrations, technology implementations, and other IT improvement initiatives
• Partner with outside vendors, managed service providers, and other technology resources to resolve issues and support ongoing projects
• Help strengthen the firm's overall security posture by supporting security tools, controls, and technology-related initiatives
• Investigate technical problems, determine root causes, and drive issues through resolution with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and help refine internal IT processes, procedures, and standards
• Support a broad range of systems administration needs while gradually taking on additional responsibility across infrastructure, security, networking, and cloud technologies

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of experience working in systems administration, infrastructure support, IT operations, technical support, or a related hands-on technology role
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune, Windows environments, servers, networking, endpoint technologies, firewalls, cloud platforms, and IT security
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work through technical issues in a structured and thoughtful manner
• Broad interest in infrastructure technology with the flexibility to work across different systems and technical disciplines
• Comfortable operating in a smaller, collaborative IT environment where responsibilities may span multiple areas
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide professional, effective support to technical and non-technical users
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage both immediate support requests and longer-term technology projects
• Curious and adaptable with a strong desire to continue learning new technologies and expand technical responsibilities over time