System Administrator

DP Professionals (DPP); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Professionals (DPP) seeks a Systems Administrator to join our client in Winston-Salem, NC. The role is onsite with no relocation and focuses on managing Windows Server, virtualization, cloud productivity, and network infrastructure across multiple dealership locations.

You will administer Azure/Entra ID, M365, and Google Workspace, support VPN and device trust, and ensure security with patch management and DR readiness. Strong communication and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on system or infrastructure administration experience.
• Strong Windows Server administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, File Services).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere or Hyper‑V).
• Working knowledge of cloud productivity administration (Google Workspaces/M365).
• Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts (VLANs, routing, firewall rules, VPN).
• Experience with backup and DR technologies (Veeam, Azure Backup, or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑availability, multi‑site environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document clearly.
• Exposure to AI (agentic/generative) and AI productivity assistants.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments across 50+ locations.
• Manage virtualization provisioning, lifecycle management, and capacity planning.
• Maintain on‑premises and cloud storage, backup infrastructure, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Administer cloud productivity suites (Google Workspaces, M365).
• Support hybrid identity and device management.
• Assist in administration of vulnerability/patch management.
• Inventory and asset management.
• Manage Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Assist with LAN/WAN infrastructure, switches and firewalls across dealerships.
• Support VPN infrastructure and certificate-based device trust policies.
• Monitor network performance with SolarWinds, Nagios, or equivalent.
• Coordinate with ISPs on circuit provisioning and outages.
• Enforce endpoint security standards including EDR and patch compliance.
• Support SSO/MFA integration for dealership applications and DMS.
• Maintain GLBA/FTC Safeguards compliance and incident response processes.
• Provide Tier 1–3 support and ITSM workflow management.
• Document procedures and runbooks in the knowledge base.
• Assist with dealership onboarding and infrastructure refresh cycles.
• Support NOC/SOC monitoring infrastructure and escalation workflows.
• Contribute to CMDB accuracy and operational documentation.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Virtualization management

Cloud productivity administration

Enterprise networking

Backup & DR technologies

Documentation & communication

AI exposure

Security awareness

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Freshservice

Zoho

Job description

DPP is seeking a Systems Administrator for a direct placement opportunity with our client in Winston Salem, NC.

Work Location: Onsite in Winston Salem, NC; no relocation allowed

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (20xx), including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services across 50+ locations.
• Manage virtualization platforms, including VM provisioning, lifecycle management, and capacity planning.
• Maintain on‑premises and cloud storage solutions, backup infrastructure, and disaster recovery procedures in alignment with BC/DR policies.
• Administer cloud productivity suites (i.e. Google Workspaces, M365, etc.).
• Support hybrid identity and device management.
• Assist in administration of vulnerability/patch match management.
• Inventory and asset management.
• Manage/Administer Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, SharePoint, and Teams.

Network & Connectivity

• Assist with management of LAN/WAN infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and wireless access points across dealership locations.
• Support VPN infrastructure and certificate-based device trust policies.
• Monitor network performance using tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or equivalent NPM/IPAM solutions.
• Coordinate with ISPs and network vendors on circuit provisioning, outages, and escalations.

Security & Compliance

• Enforce endpoint security standards including EDR deployment, patch compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
• Support SSO/MFA integration for dealership applications and other DMS platforms.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with GLBA/FTC Safeguards Rule requirements for IT infrastructure and access controls.
• Participate in incident response activities and follow documented security playbooks.
• Conduct routine access reviews and enforce least-privilege principles.

Service Desk & Support

• Provide Tier 1 support as needed, Tier 2/Tier 3 escalation support for the internal IT service desk, resolving complex infrastructure and endpoint issues.
• Administer ITSM platform (Freshservice, Zoho or equivalent) including asset records, CMDB entries, and change management tasks.
• Image, deploy, and lifecycle manage workstations, laptops, and dealer-specific hardware across locations.
• Document procedures, runbooks, and configurations in the IT knowledge base.

Project & Operational Support

• Assist with technology deployment projects including new dealership onboarding, location upgrades, and infrastructure refresh cycles.
• Support NOC/SOC monitoring infrastructure including display systems, alert correlation, and escalation workflows.
• Contribute to the ongoing buildout of internal IT maturity, CMDB accuracy, and operational documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on experience in a system or infrastructure administration role.
• Strong proficiency with Windows Server administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, File Services).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere or Hyper‑V).
• Working knowledge of cloud productivity administration (Google Workspaces/M365).
• Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts (VLANs, routing, firewall rules, VPN).
• Experience with backup and DR technologies (Veeam, Azure Backup, or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑availability, multi‑site environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document clearly.
• Exposure to A.I. (agentic/generative) and A.I. productivity assistants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CrowdStrike Falcon, Darktrace, or Palo Alto security platforms.
• Experience with Okta or similar identity providers (SSO, MFA, lifecycle management).
• Exposure to IaaS/PaaS services and DevOps code repositories.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and experience with ITSM platforms (Freshservice, ServiceNow, ManageEngine).