Systems Administrator

Emergent Staffing, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Emergent Staffing, LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator for a 6+ month contract in the Minneapolis area. The role supports on-premises and cloud infrastructure, focusing on identity, access, and enterprise systems.

You will work with IT teams to ensure secure and reliable performance across Windows Server, AD/Azure AD, Exchange, and IAM platforms. Responsibilities include AD administration, IAM (Okta/Azure AD), SSO/MFA, patching, Exchange/365 mailbox support, and PKI management.

Qualifications

• Experience with Active Directory and Azure AD
• Familiarity with Windows Server patching and maintenance
• Knowledge of Exchange/Outlook and mail migrations
• Exposure to IAM platforms (Okta); SSO and MFA concepts
• Basic experience with Microsoft Azure environments
• Understanding of remote desktop infrastructure and secure access
• Experience with PKI/certificate management
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Effective communication across teams

Responsibilities

• Support administration of Active Directory, user/group management and GPO tasks
• Assist IAM platforms such as Azure AD and Okta
• Configure and support SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies
• Perform routine Windows Server patching and monitoring
• Administer Microsoft Exchange/365, including mailbox provisioning
• Support remote access technologies (RDS, VPN)
• Manage certificates and PKI renewals
• Monitor systems and troubleshoot incidents; escalate as needed
• Document configurations and processes; participate in on-call rotations

Skills

Active Directory/Azure AD

Windows Server administration

Microsoft 365/Exchange

SSO/MFA

Okta IAM

Azure environments

Remote desktop/ RDS

PKI/certificate management

Troubleshooting

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

**This is a 6+ month contract position with one of our clients. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work Tues, Wed, Thur in the West suburbs of Minneapolis, MN. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.**

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator who will support the design, operation, and maintenance of enterprise identity, access, and infrastructure systems. This person will work closely with IT team members and business users to ensure reliable and secure system performance across on-premises and cloud environments. This position is ideal for a hands-on problem solver who can support day-to-day operations while continuing to build technical depth across core infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of Active Directory, including user and group management, permissions, and basic Group Policy maintenance

• Assist with identity and access management (IAM) platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta

• Help configure and support SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies

• Perform routine system maintenance including server patching, updates, and monitoring of Windows Server environments

• Assist with administration of Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365, including user provisioning and mailbox support

• Support remote access technologies including RDS and VPN connectivity

• Assist with certificate and PKI management, including tracking renewals and resolving basic issues

• Monitor systems and troubleshoot incidents, escalating complex issues as needed

• Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps

• Participate in on-call or after-hours support as required

Requirements

• Basic to intermediate experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, including patching methodologies

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Exchange, Outlook, and mail migration concepts

• Exposure to IAM platforms such as Okta, including SSO and MFA

• Basic experience with Microsoft Azure environments is preferred

• Understanding of remote desktop infrastructure and secure remote access solutions

• Exposure to certificate management and PKI concepts

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to think critically and solve problems

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise users and infrastructure systems

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across a variety of systems

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