System Administrator - Elite Managed Services

Logicalis, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Logicalis, Inc. is seeking a senior System Administrator to serve as a high-touch technical advisor for elite enterprise accounts, bridging cloud and on‑premise hybrid architectures.

You will own Azure architecture, AD/Entra ID, IAM, SSO, MFA, and governance, lead incident response, and collaborate with executives and Account Executives on roadmaps. Candidates should have 7–10+ years in enterprise systems engineering, strong scripting (PowerShell/Azure CLI), and Azure certifications (AZ-104/305,

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in enterprise systems engineering or senior managed services.
• Deep hands-on Azure cloud infrastructure design, deployment and optimization.
• Mastery of AD DS and Microsoft Entra ID with CA, SSO and MFA.
• Proficiency with Windows Server 2016-2022 and virtualization platforms.
• PowerShell or Azure CLI scripting for scalable administration.
• Experience with networking and on-premises virtualization integration with cloud.
• Relevant Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, SC-300).
• Ability to communicate complex topics to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Engage high-value enterprise accounts as technical owner and advisor.
• Architect and manage Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure for clients.
• Lead incident response with RCA and remediation discussions with executives.
• Develop runbooks, architecture diagrams, and ITIL-aligned processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Service Delivery and Security teams.

Skills

Executive client engagement

Strategic thinking

Incident response leadership

Clear communicator

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / related field

Microsoft Certifications AZ-104 AZ-305 SC-300

Tools

Azure (IaaS/PaaS)

Active Directory & Entra ID

Azure CLI

PowerShell

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Windows Server 2016-2022

ExpressRoute & VPN Gateways

Azure Recovery Services

Veeam

Zerto

Cisco networking

Job description

Summary

The System Administrator serves as a high-touch, senior-level technical consultant and primary infrastructure lead for high-value client enterprise environments. This role bridges advanced cloud and hybrid architecture, proactive systems management, and executive client consultation. Unlike traditional operational support roles focused primarily on break/fix ticketing, the System Administrator acts as a trusted technical advisor. Responsibilities include executing complex cloud transformations, optimizing hybrid infrastructure, driving Tier 3 operational escalations, conducting proactive technical health checks, and leading technology roadmapping alongside client leadership and Logicalis Account Executives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Client Engagement & Technical Advisory Serves as the dedicated technical owner and key contact for high-value Elite Managed Services enterprise accounts. Conducts regular technical health checks, architecture reviews, and technology roadmapping sessions in close partnership with client leaders and Logicalis Account Executives. Translates complex business objectives into scalable, resilient technical solutions across hybrid cloud ecosystems. Leads incident response for critical outages, delivering clear root cause analysis (RCA) and long-term remediation strategies with exceptional executive composure.
• Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Engineering
  • Azure Architecture & Operations: Architect, configure, and maintain enterprise Microsoft Azure environments, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and storage.
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Architect and administer identity solutions across Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Microsoft Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and Conditional Access policies.
  • Hybrid Virtualization: Manage and integrate on-premises virtualized infrastructure, including VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, with Azure cloud workloads.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement and regularly validate business continuity, backup, and failover capabilities across hybrid environments using Azure Recovery Services, Veeam, and Zerto.
  • Automation & Scripting: Drive operational efficiency through administrative automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Operational Governance & Continuous Improvement Resolves complex, escalated technical issues spanning operating systems, cloud identity, networking, and virtualization platforms. Authors and maintains high-quality technical documentation, operational runbooks, and environment architecture diagrams. Adheres to and enforce ITIL-aligned Incident, Problem, and Change Management practices customized to enterprise governance standards.
• General Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through behaviors consistent with the organization's values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, as well as Logicalis policies and procedures, to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
• Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Technical Requirements/Certifications Equivalent combination accepted. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent high-level professional industry experience.

Experience / Technical Requirements Minimum of 7-10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise systems engineering, cloud administration, or senior managed services consulting roles.

Deep hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure design, deployment, resource optimization, and network topology.

Mastery of enterprise Active Directory Domain Services, including Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and trust relationships, and Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), SSO, and hybrid synchronization.

Proficiency with Windows Server 2016-2022 and VMware vSphere or Hyper‑V cluster management.

Solid scripting capabilities in PowerShell or Azure CLI for scalable systems administration.

Familiarity with enterprise networking, including Cisco switching, routing, and firewalls, or a legacy systems background in Linux, Unix, or IBM environments is a plus.

Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104). Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305). Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC‑300).

Other Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to non‑technical client executives. Demonstrated urgency and proactive ownership in identifying infrastructure risks and optimizing client environments before outages occur. Ability to act as a seamless bridge between technical execution, client relationship management, and account growth. Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and composure during critical incidents and escalations. Ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Engineering, Service Delivery, Security, and other internal teams.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; move about; climb steps or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logicalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to employ people who are qualified by reason of education, training, experience, and demonstrated performance. We value inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, marital status, age, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal or state laws.

Medical Testing Requirement

NOTE: It is Logicalis' practice that when a client requires medical testing, the employee must accept that requirement as a condition of their assignment and either submit to the tests or show proof they have completed the test satisfactorily (for example, a negative TB test).

Salary

Salary Compensation Range: $60,569 to $74,000/yr plus bonus.

LogicalisUS Benefits Summary

Logicalis is an international solutions provider of digital services currently accelerating the digital transformation of its 10,000 customers around the world. Through a globally connected network of specialist hubs, sector‑leading experts (in education, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, retail and telecommunications) and strategic partnerships (including Cisco, Microsoft, HPE, IBM, NetApp, Oracle, ServiceNow, and VMware), Logicalis has more than 6,500 employees focused on understanding customer priorities and enhancing their experience.

As Architects of ChangeTM, Logicalis’ focus is to design, support, and execute customers’ digital transformation by bringing together their vision with its technological expertise and industry insights. The company, through its deep knowledge in key IT industry drivers such as Security, Cloud, Data Management and IoT, can address customer priorities such as revenue and business growth, operational efficiency, innovation, risk and compliance, data governance and sustainability.

Logicalis Group, with annual revenues of $ 1.5 billion annually, maintains operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa and is part of Datatec Group, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE:DTC), with revenues of more than $ 4.1 Billion.