System Administrator

Strategic Growth Partners; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Systems Administrator (Tier 1) for a full-time remote role. You will implement and support cloud-hosted systems, provide helpdesk support, and ensure compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Microsoft 365 and troubleshooting, along with a commitment to confidentiality and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft 365 implementations and support.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for workstation and server issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 helpdesk support for workstations and servers.
• Assist in the implementation of Microsoft cloud services.
• Support disaster recovery initiatives and maintain documentation.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Troubleshooting

Networking Concepts

Helpdesk Ticketing Systems

Operating Systems

Job description

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Strategic Growth Partners is committed to upholding our company values and ensuring data confidentiality. We provide robust IT solutions to our clients across multiple time zones and foster a collaborative, innovative, and diverse work environment. This is a full-time, remote position.

We are seeking someone preferably on the East Coast who is a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Administrator (Tier 1) to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of multiple cloud-hosted Tenants and on-premises systems. You will serve as a first point of contact for escalated issues, providing critical support to ensure seamless operations across our infrastructure. SGS IT covers a broad range of time zones. As such, the team must be willing to work after hours, within deadlines to meet milestones, schedule meetings, and multi-task to meet demand. This is as needed when emergencies arise.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide Tier 1 helpdesk support, troubleshooting issues related to workstations, servers, and systems.
2. Assist in the implementation and management of Microsoft cloud services, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra, Defender, InTune, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
3. Conduct asset management, including inventory tracking, warranty management, and lifecycle classification.
4. Support users with workstation and desktop configurations, ensuring optimal performance and security.
5. Manage user accounts and permissions through O365 Entra and related systems.
6. Participate in cloud and on-premises migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
7. Assist with network configurations, including DNS, firewalls, and VPNs.
8. Support disaster recovery initiatives, including backups and archival strategies.
9. Maintain documentation of processes, configurations, and system diagrams.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve technical challenges.
11. Ensure NIST, ISO, and CMMC compliance is always enforced and reviewed.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Strong familiarity with Microsoft 365 implementations and support.
2. Basic troubleshooting skills for workstation and server issues.
3. Understanding of O365 Entra, including domain management and user permissions.
4. Knowledge of cloud services, including Azure, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
5. Exposure to networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS configuration, and VPNs.
6. Ability to manage helpdesk ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, ServiceNow, ManageEngine) and project management tools (e.g., Asana).
7. Proficient in operating systems: Apple Mac, Linux, and Microsoft Windows.
8. Understanding of security best practices and data management principles.
9. Basic understanding of NIST, ISO, and CMMC compliance.

Qualities of Character (Highly Recommended):

• Insightful
• Self-educated
• Self-motivated/determined
• Exemplary social skills, patience, punctuality
• Tenacity, endurance, focus, due diligence
• Team player, conflict resolution skills
• Time management
• Willingness to work within a diverse community

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work after hours as needed to meet project deadlines and address emergencies.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of work.

Strategic Growth Partners offers benefits including medical, dental & vision insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, paid holidays, and paid time off.