Systems Administrator

Gravity IT Resources; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Advanced Systems Administrator to support a complex, multi-platform IT environment on-site. You will oversee day-to-day operations and provide project-based support across server infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity services, security hardening, and Microsoft 365 ecosystems.

The role requires hands-on experience with Windows Server, IIS, AWS/Azure, and strong networking knowledge, plus the ability to collaborate with multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support, maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting for Windows Server environments.
• Administer IIS and related web/application hosting components.
• Monitor systems for availability, performance, and security; implement improvements.
• Coordinate server configuration across teams and third parties.
• Plan for server/software upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Maintain secure connectivity, including firewalls and policies.
• Refactor solutions for cost and performance improvements.
• Support multi-cloud services, focusing on AWS and Azure.
• Create and manage Azure DevOps projects (Git, CI/CD).
• Collaborate with IT staff to enable secure deployments.
• Document and automate administrative tasks.

Skills

AWS cloud

Windows Server

IIS administration

Networking fundamentals

Documentation & automation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

PowerShell

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Systems Administrator
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL (On-Site)
Position Overview
We are seeking anAdvanced Systems Administratorto support and enhance a complex, multi-platform IT environment. This role will help oversee day-to-day operations and provide project-based support acrossserver infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity services, security hardening, and Microsoft 365 ecosystems. You will own medium-to-high complexity issues end-to-end, partner with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and drive improvements in performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support, maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting forWindows Server environments.
• Administer and supportIISand related web/application hosting components.
• Monitor systems and applications foravailability, performance, and security, and implement improvements.
• Coordinate server configuration and administration across multiple teams and third parties.
• Recommend and plan forserver/software upgrades, lifecycle management, and risk reduction.
• Implement and maintain network and system performance through monitoring, tuning, and root-cause analysis.
• Establish and maintain secure connectivity, includingfirewalls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities torefactor solutionsfor improved cost, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Support and enhancemulti-cloud services, with a strong focus onAWSand working knowledge ofAzure(plus other platforms as applicable).
• Create and manageAzure DevOps projects, including:
  • Git repositories and branching strategies
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Organization and project-level configuration settings
• Collaborate with and support other IT staff, including developers, to enable secure and reliable deployments.
• Document and automate administrative tasks to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or technical institute degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related fieldor equivalent professional experience.
• Strong AWS cloud systems experience (2–3 years)in a production environment.
• Windows Server experience (2–3 years)supporting Server 2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022.
• IIS administration experience (2–3 years).
• Solid networking fundamentals and hands-on experience with:
  • TCP/IP, DNS
  • Samba/CIFS file sharing
  • NTFS permissions
• 5–8 yearsoverall experience in information systems engineering or related roles.
• 3–5 yearsexperience in infrastructure/network environments across operations, support, maintenance, and administration.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues effectively across multiple technology platforms.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and follow strict confidentiality expectations.

Preferred / Highly Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure cloud systems experience (2–3 years).
• Experience with other cloud providers (e.g.,GCP).
• Strong experience administering Microsoft platforms and services (e.g., Microsoft 365 and related ecosystem).
• Experience supporting middleware such as:
  • API Management platforms
  • IT service automation tools
  • Batch job services (3–5 years preferred)
• Strong Linux administration knowledge, includingRed Hat and Ubuntu, andLinux patching.
• Experience with identity platforms / access management concepts.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to diagnose issues, determine root cause, and drive resolution.
• Ability to prioritize, manage competing demands, and context-switch effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation and automation mindset (scripting/automation to reduce manual work).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal); able to share knowledge and collaborate across teams.
• Understanding of:
  • Cloud-based network architectures
  • Security hardening, privacy, and compliance considerations
  • Infrastructure and application architecture fundamentals
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and also effective in collaborative team environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.