Systems Administrator

Easterseals PORT Health; Morrisville (NC); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

PSLF eligibility where applicable

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our IT team in Morrisville, NC. This role will administer, maintain, and support our server, cloud, and identity infrastructure to keep systems secure, reliable, and optimized for operations across locations.

You will manage hybrid Active Directory, cloud services, endpoint management, virtualization, and monitoring, collaborating with Cyber Security and Service Desk to strengthen our technology foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of professional systems administration or infrastructure experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft cloud technologies and virtualization platforms.
• Experience administering Linux server environments (preferred).
• Experience with endpoint management, monitoring, and backup systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining PowerShell scripts and automation to support system administration, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, root-cause troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and clear, concise communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identity & Access Management: Administer hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including MFA, Conditional Access, and modern authentication.
• Endpoint Management: Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune profiles, compliance policies, Windows Autopilot, and mobile device management.
• Cloud & Server Infrastructure: Manage Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams) and install, patch, and maintain Windows Server systems.
• Network & Security Operations: Troubleshoot multi-site network connectivity (VLANs, routing, firewalls) and implement system-hardening best practices.
• Virtualization & Backup: Support VMware/Nutanix environments and manage enterprise backup/recovery solutions (Veeam).
• Automation: Develop PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API scripts to automate routine tasks and eliminate manual administration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Certifications: AZ-104, MS-102, SC-900/SC-300

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

Windows Server

VMware

Hyper-V

Nutanix

Veeam

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph API

Entra ID

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP/GP/TCP/IP

PKI/certificates

Cisco networking

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services three years in a row!

Schedule:

Full-time | Monday – Friday | 8am-5pm

Pay

$85,000 - $95,000 per year, full-time, exempt.

Work Setting

Mostly Remote with intermittent travel to our Morrisville office

Position Type

Full-time

Make an Impact With Us

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our IT Team in Morrisville, North Carolina.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for administering, maintaining, and supporting ESPH’s server, cloud, and identity infrastructure. This role ensures that all systems remain secure, reliable, and optimized to support organizational operations across multiple locations. Key responsibilities include managing virtualized environments, Microsoft cloud services, directory services, endpoint management platforms, and monitoring systems.

The Systems Administrator also serves as an escalation point for advanced troubleshooting, complex technical issues, and infrastructure-related service requests.This position collaborates closely with Cyber Security, Networking, Service Desk, and other IT teams to ensure a strong technology foundation for the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Identity & Access Management: Administer hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including MFA, Conditional Access, and modern authentication.
• Endpoint Management: Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune profiles, compliance policies, Windows Autopilot, and mobile device management.
• Cloud & Server Infrastructure: Manage Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams) and install, patch, and maintain Windows Server systems.
• Network & Security Operations: Troubleshoot multi-site network connectivity (VLANs, routing, firewalls, Cisco tech) and implement system-hardening best practices.
• Virtualization & Backup: Support VMware/Nutanix environments and manage enterprise backup/recovery solutions (Veeam).
• Automation: Develop PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API scripts to automate routine tasks and eliminate manual administration.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of professional systems administration or infrastructure experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft cloud technologies and virtualization platforms.
• Experience administering Linux server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting (Preferred)
• Experience with endpoint management, monitoring, and backup systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining PowerShell scripts and automationto support system administration, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, root-cause troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and clear, concise communication abilities.
• A holistic troubleshooting mindset—you can trace an issue from the endpoint through the network to the cloud.
• Strong grasp of core infrastructure: DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, TCP/IP, and PKI/certificates.
• Preferred Certifications such as:
• Microsoft (AZ-104, MS-102, SC-900/SC-300)
• VMware or Hyper‑V certifications
• CompTIA Network+/Security+/CySA+

Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.

For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include:

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.

Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing.

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