Systems Administrator

Compunnel, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. seeks an Enterprise Systems Administrator to serve as the SME for the department, focusing on Azure and AWS optimization in Tallahassee, FL. You will manage Entra ID/AD, write PowerShell scripts, and ensure secure, well-documented cloud and on-prem resources.

The role requires strong Windows Server, Linux, and directory services experience across large user bases, with a hands-on approach to deploying and upgrading infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS or 4+ years of equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years Windows Server administration; 3+ years Windows 2016+.
• 3+ years Azure and cloud experience.
• 2+ years AWS experience.
• 5+ years administering AD, DNS, and GPO in large environments.
• 3+ years Linux server management.
• Experience writing, testing, and executing PowerShell scripts.
• Experience in virtual server and Cloud environments.
• Experience installing and supporting third-party apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain processes that optimize Microsoft Azure resources.
• Analyze Azure resource performance to identify contention and recommend upgrades.
• Perform Microsoft Azure Entra ID and Active Directory management activities.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain processes that optimize AWS resources.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standards, procedures, and systems documentation.
• Administer and configure Azure and AWS infrastructure security as needed for OIT staff and users.
• Assist Azure and AWS application owners, administrators, and users with appropriate application access.
• Work with data center staff, OIT, and users to perform resource deployments, upgrades, and changes.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve Windows server issues with minimal impact on users.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve Linux server issues with minimal impact on users.
• Write PowerShell scripts to monitor server properties and perform AD/Azure management activities.
• Research and recommend appropriate technical solutions to meet functional requirements.
• Provide recommendations for possible process improvements within the Department’s infrastructure team.
• Create schedules for the development and implementation of specific software systems.
• Perform additional Systems Administrator tasks as required by the Department.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Azure

AWS

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

Linux Server Management

PowerShell Scripting

Cloud & Virtualization

Application Access Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS or equivalent experience

4+ years equivalent work experience

Tools

PowerShell

Active Directory

Azure

AWS

DNS

Job description

Overview

The Enterprise Systems Administrator shall serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the Department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain processes that optimize Microsoft Azure resources.
• Analyze Azure resource performance to identify resource contention and recommend changes or upgrades as needed to ensure optimization.
• Perform Microsoft Azure Entra ID and Active Directory management activities.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain processes that optimize Amazon Web Services (AWS) and resources.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standards, procedures, and systems documentation.
• Administer and configure Azure and AWS infrastructure security as needed for OIT staff and users.
• Assist Azure and AWS application owners, administrators, and users with appropriate application access.
• Work with data center staff, OIT, and users to perform resource deployments, upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve Windows server issues with minimal impact on users.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve Linux server issues with minimal impact on users.
• Write PowerShell scripts to monitor server properties and perform Active Directory and Azure management activities.
• Research and recommend appropriate technical solutions to meet functional requirements.
• Provide recommendations for possible process improvements within the Department’s infrastructure team.
• Create schedules for the development and implementation of specific software systems.
• Perform additional Systems Administrator tasks as required by the Department.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Windows server administration experience with three (3) years administering Windows 2016 and newer.
• A minimum of three (3) years of Microsoft Azure and Cloud experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of AWS experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years administering Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), and Group Policy in environments with over 1,000 users.
• A minimum of three (3) years of Linux server management experience.
• Demonstrated experience writing, testing, and executing PowerShell scripts.
• Experience working in virtual server and Cloud environments.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and supporting third-party applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base.
• Experience developing and managing schedules for multiple projects.
• Experience working in the MS Azure Government and AWS clouds.
• Experience with state government projects.
• Experience managing and reporting project metrics in strict compliance with Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C.
• Experience working with technical programming teams.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment.
• Knowledge in other IT areas such as programming, data analytics, etc.
• Proven team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic.
• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.