SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR II

Clear Destination Inc.; Livingston, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Livingston, NJ, seeks a Systems Administrator II to lead the design, operation, and database administration of hybrid Azure and on‑prem infrastructure. The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and compliance of core IT services.

You will guide system architecture, automation, disaster recovery implementation, and mentor junior admins while coordinating with vendors on contracts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system or cloud administration, including at least 2 years with Azure environments.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure administration and hybrid environment integration.
• Proficiency in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and T-SQL scripting.
• Strong proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation development.
• Solid understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations.
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V) and network fundamentals.
• Experience with system security, patch management, and compliance processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, operation, and database administration of hybrid Azure/on‑prem environments.
• Design, implement, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
• Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and core infrastructure components.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts or automation pipelines.
• Design and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Enforce system hardening, patch management, and access control.
• Oversee system monitoring tools, analyze trends, and propose improvements.
• Lead IT infrastructure and cloud migration projects; mentor junior admins.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage technical support contracts.

Skills

Azure administration

SQL Server admin

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Cloud architecture

Backup & DR

Security & compliance

Monitoring & performance

VMware/Hyper-V

Identity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Azure

SQL Server

Veeam

Azure Site Recovery

PowerShell

Active Directory

VMware/Hyper-V

Job description

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR II

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Lead the design, operation, and database administration, and improvement of hybrid infrastructure environments, including Azure and on-premises systems.

Ensure performance, reliability, and compliance of core IT services.

Provide technical leadership in system architecture, automation, and disaster recovery implementation.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Cloud Architecture and Optimization: Design, implement, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure.
2. SQL Database Administration: Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, ensuring availability, performance, and security.
3. System Administration: Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and core infrastructure components.
4. Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts or automation pipelines for deployment and monitoring.
5. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Design and manage backup and DR strategies using Azure Site Recovery, Veeam, or similar solutions.
6. Security and Compliance: Enforce system hardening, patch management, and access control in alignment with IT security standards.
7. Performance and Monitoring: Oversee system monitoring tools, analyze trends, and recommend proactive improvements.
8. Project Leadership: Lead IT infrastructure and cloud migration projects, ensuring smooth integration and minimal downtime.
9. Mentoring: Provide guidance and training to junior administrators.
10. Vendor and Contract Management: Coordinate with vendors and manage technical support contracts.
11. Other Duties: Execute advanced technical assignments and strategic IT initiatives as directed by management.

TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in system or cloud administration, including at least 2 years with Azure environments.
2. • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure administration and hybrid environment integration.
   • Proficiency in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and T-SQL scripting.
   • Strong proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management.
   • Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation development.
   • Solid understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations.
   • Familiarity with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V) and network fundamentals.
   • Experience with system security, patch management, and compliance processes.
   • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
3. Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science or MIS preferred); advanced degree a plus.

4. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) required;

   Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) or SQL Database Administrator certification (e.g., DP-300) preferred.