Systems Administrator

FIT Staffing; Deerfield (MA); Presencial; USD 78.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FIT Staffing, Inc. in Deerfield, MA seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to support enterprise IT infrastructure, on‑prem and cloud, and strengthen cybersecurity. You will administer servers, identity management, automation, and ongoing resilience.

The role reports to Infrastructure leadership and requires on-site collaboration with the IT team. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of enterprise IT experience, strong Windows/Linux skills, and expertise in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, AD, and

Formación

• 5–7 years of enterprise IT administration experience.
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux, and hybrid environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, and identity management.
• Proficient scripting/automation: PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Vulnerability management, patching, and system hardening.
• Monitoring, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery technologies.
• Strong networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, authentication.

Responsabilidades

• Administer Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, storage, and cloud infra.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive.
• Support hybrid AD, Group Policy, SSO, MFA, and IAM initiatives.
• Lead vulnerability assessments, patching, and security remediation.
• Develop automation scripts to improve operations and efficiency.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security with monitoring tools.
• Maintain backup, recovery, and DR solutions; assist in upgrades and incidents.

Conocimientos

Windows Server

Linux

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Active Directory

Group Policy

SSO

MFA

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Automation

Vulnerability remediation

Monitoring

Backup and DR

Networking basics

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Herramientas

VMware

Hyper-V

Nutanix

Proxmox

KVM

Descripción del empleo

Systems Administrator
IT Systems Administration Deerfield , Massachusetts Direct Hire Nov 6, 2026

Location: Deerfield, MA
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $78,000–$105,000 annually, depending on experience

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established educational institution in Deerfield, MA, is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support and secure its enterprise IT infrastructure. This position plays a key role in maintaining on-premises and cloud environments, managing identity and access systems, strengthening cybersecurity, and improving operational efficiency through automation.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Infrastructure and Security, this individual will work closely with the IT team to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of critical technology services.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Entra ID.
• Support hybrid Active Directory, Group Policy, SSO, MFA, and identity and access management.
• Lead vulnerability assessments, patch management, security remediation, and system hardening efforts.
• Develop automation scripts and tools using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security through enterprise monitoring and logging tools.
• Maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Support core infrastructure services, including DNS, DHCP, certificate services, and authentication systems.
• Collaborate on infrastructure upgrades, security initiatives, incident response, and technology improvement projects.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support and escalation assistance for complex systems and endpoint issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in an on-call rotation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience administering enterprise servers, systems, and infrastructure in a complex IT environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Windows Server, Linux, and hybrid cloud/on‑premises environments.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, and identity management technologies.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper‑V, Nutanix, Proxmox, or KVM.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools, particularly PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Working knowledge of patch management, vulnerability remediation, cybersecurity best practices, and system hardening.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery technologies.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, DNS, DHCP, and authentication technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated technical expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting IT infrastructure in an educational, nonprofit, or similarly complex organization.
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft, AZ‑104, VMware VCP, CompTIA Security+, Server+, or comparable credentials.
• Experience supporting security investigations, incident response, or eDiscovery processes.
• Experience troubleshooting Windows, macOS, Microsoft 365, and endpoint‑related issues.
• A demonstrated interest in automation, continuous improvement, and infrastructure modernization.