Systems Administrator

Rise Hire; Florida; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Hire seeks an IT Support / Systems Administrator to keep critical systems running and users productive. The role is based in Miami and open to remote candidates, with Eastern Time hours.

You will support hardware, software, and network issues, manage Active Directory and Microsoft 365, maintain Windows Server environments, and implement security practices while documenting procedures for knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT support, help desk, or systems administration.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server.
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals.
• Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow or Jira Service Management.
• Clear communication and patience with non-technical users.
• Nice to have: CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+; Microsoft certifications; government or public-sector experience; PowerShell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1–2 IT support for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft 365 / Entra ID user accounts and policies.
• Maintain Windows Server environments, including patching, backups, and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, and DHCP issues.
• Set up, image, and manage laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.
• Help enforce security best practices: MFA, endpoint protection, and access reviews.
• Document procedures and keep the knowledge base current.
• Work with vendors and internal teams on upgrades and new technology rollouts.

Skills

Clear communication

Patience with non-technical users

Customer service

Education

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Security+

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

ServiceNow

Jira Service Management

Job description

About the opportunity

Rise Hire is hiring an IT Support / Systems Administrator for one of our clients. You'll be the go-to person who keeps systems running and users productive. This role is based out of Miami and open to remote candidates.

What you'll do

• Provide Tier 1–2 support for hardware, software, and network issues, by ticket, phone, and remote session
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory and Microsoft 365 / Entra ID
• Maintain Windows Server environments, including patching, backups, and system monitoring
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, and DHCP issues
• Set up, image, and manage laptops, desktops, and mobile devices
• Help enforce security best practices: MFA, endpoint protection, and access reviews
• Document procedures and keep the knowledge base current
• Work with vendors and internal teams on upgrades and new technology rollouts

What you bring

• 3+ years of experience in IT support, help desk, or systems administration
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server
• A solid grasp of networking fundamentals
• Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar
• Clear communication and patience with non-technical users
• Nice to have: CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+; Microsoft certifications; experience in government or public-sector environments; scripting with PowerShell

Details

• W2 only. No C2C or third-party submissions, please.
• Remote candidates should be able to work Eastern Time hours. South Florida candidates are a plus.