System Administrator / Expert / Onsite in Denton

Kelly Services; Denton (TX); In loco; USD 76.000 - 96.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) in Denton, TX is seeking a Systems Administrator IV to join the IT Infrastructure team on a full-time contract basis. The role centers on enterprise Windows administration, virtualization, AD, cloud technologies, and automation.

You will maintain highly available systems, strengthen security, and support large-scale infrastructure initiatives across a complex enterprise environment.

Competenze

• 7+ years of systems administration or related role.
• Advanced Windows Server administration.
• Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• VMware vSphere/ESXi experience.
• Patch management, hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security best practices.
• CrowdStrike endpoint security experience.
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting across server, OS, and apps.
• Documentation of configurations and procedures.
• Root cause analysis and complex issue resolution.

Mansioni

• 50% Windows Server Infrastructure.
• 20% VMware Virtualization.
• 15% Security, Compliance & CrowdStrike Administration.
• 10% PowerShell Automation & Scripting.
• 5% Linux & Cloud Infrastructure.
• 75% Hands On.
• 10% Management Duties.
• 15% Team Collaboration.

Conoscenze

7+ years experience

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware ESXi

Security hardening

CrowdStrike

PowerShell

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Linux exposure

Azure exposure

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in IT or CS

Descrizione del lavoro

$55 - $70

A well-established organization in the Denton, TX area is seeking a Systems Administrator IV to join its IT Infrastructure team on a full-time contract basis. This onsite role focuses on enterprise Windows administration, virtualization, Active Directory, cloud technologies, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining highly available systems, strengthening security posture, and supporting large-scale infrastructure initiatives across a complex enterprise environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level infrastructure professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking ownership of critical systems. You'll serve as a key escalation resource, drive modernization efforts, and influence infrastructure standards while working alongside security, networking, and engineering teams. If you're looking for a role that offers exposure to enterprise-scale technologies, automation projects, and strategic infrastructure improvements, this position provides significant technical impact and growth potential.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related technical role

• Advanced administration experience with Windows Server environments

• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services

• Experience supporting VMware vSphere/ESXi or similar virtualization platforms

• Knowledge of server patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security best practices

• Experience deploying and supporting endpoint security solutions such as CrowdStrike

• PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation experience

• Strong troubleshooting skills across server, operating system, and application layers

• Experience documenting system configurations, operational procedures, and technical standards

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex enterprise infrastructure issues

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting Linux servers in mixed operating system environments

• Exposure to public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure

• Experience leading server migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and modernization projects

• Familiarity with storage, backup, and disaster recovery technologies

• Knowledge of network infrastructure including TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, firewall technologies, and certificates

• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and performance management tools

• Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or CMMC

• Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, Security+, or related industry certifications

• Experience mentoring junior administrators and serving as a technical escalation point

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 50% Windows Server Infrastructure

• 20% VMware Virtualization

• 15% Security, Compliance & CrowdStrike Administration

• 10% PowerShell Automation & Scripting

• 5% Linux & Cloud Infrastructure

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On

• 10% Management Duties

• 15% Team Collaboration

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.