Systems Administrator II

The Systems Administrator II is responsible for the reliability, security, and performance of the organization's server, network, and cloud infrastructure. This role supports enterprise systems across on-premises and cloud environments, ensures adherence to IT standards and security policies, and provides tier II/III technical escalation. As the organization continues its long-term evolution toward Azure cloud adoption, this position will play a key role in supporting and shaping that transition. This position may also serve as a mentor for junior team members.

*Looking for someone who is located near Boothwyn, PA*

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premises (Windows Server, VMware, Azure Local) and cloud environments, with an ongoing focus on Azure adoption.
• Performs cloud migration projects including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecture, balancing cost-effectiveness with scalability.
• Monitors system performance, capacity, and security across servers, network devices, and critical applications.
• Participates in and helps mature Disaster Recovery planning, including annual testing and documentation updates.
• Provides tier II/III support for escalated technical issues across the IT environment.
• Contributes to system architecture decisions, technology selection, and infrastructure roadmap planning.
• Conducts research and evaluates new technologies to improve reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Implements and supports new systems, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, rollout, and documentation. 
  • Manages hybrid identity (SSO, Azure AD/Entra ID,MFA, Conditional Access) and RBAC.
  • Manages VDI Environments (Citrix, Azure Virtual Desktops,Nerdio).
  • Administers Microsoft 365 products (Intune, OneDrive, SharePoint,Teams, etc.).
  • Administers BI reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau).
  • Administers system monitoring platforms (e.g.,LogicMonitor, SolarWinds).
  • Administers pharmacy management and monitoring platforms.
  • Manages firewall rules and policies.
  • Manages NetScaler load balancing policies.
  • Collaborates with security teams to ensure compliance with best practices and corporate security standards.
  • Additional systems as assigned.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports additional projects or tasks as assigned by IT leadership.
• Assists other IT teams during peak periods or major incidents.
• Supports clean-room or restricted-access environments when required, including gowning procedures.

Skills, Competencies and Experience:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and shift rapidly as business needs change
• Demonstrated experience with Azure infrastructure and cloud migration.
• Advanced knowledge of:
• Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016–2022
• Hypervisors (VMwareESXiandAzure Local)
• Citrix environments (administration and support)
• Office 365 Management
• Active Directory and Azure AD
• Intune device management
• Platform monitoring tools (E.g:LogicMonitor, SolarWinds)
• Working knowledge of:
• Microsoft SQL Server
• PowerShell scripting
• Power Automate flows
• Veeam Backup & Replication
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• BI Reporting platforms (e.g.,Tableau)

Experience with modern security tools such as:

• SentinelOne
• Zscaler
• Mimecast
• Illumio
• Cisco ISE
• FortiAuthenticator
• ThreatLocker
• Preferred
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or configuration management tools
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, security)
  • Experience working in a healthcare environment

Education, Certifications, Trainings:

Required:

• Minimum 5+ years of technical experience administering enterprise Windows environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel via car, stand, sit, walk, see, hear, use hands and fingers regularly, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Salary Range: $90,000 annual

Pentec Health offers a comprehensive compensation and full benefits package. Actual pay will be based on several factors such as qualifications and skills for the role plus geographic location.

Benefits may include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, paid holidays, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.