Benefits:

Competitive salary

Location

Onsite: Tallahassee, FL

Experience Level
Mid-Senior Level (5–8+ years)

Position Overview
The Systems Administrator will support the Office of Information Technology (OIT) by administering, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and server environments. This role is responsible for managing Microsoft and cloud ecosystems, supporting infrastructure modernization initiatives, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and ensuring the availability, security, and performance of critical systems. The position requires strong expertise across AWS, Windows Server, networking, Azure DevOps, and enterprise infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Systems Administration

Administer and support Windows Server environments (2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022).
Manage server configuration, maintenance, patching, upgrades, and performance optimization.
Coordinate infrastructure activities with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
Monitor systems to ensure security, availability, reliability, and operational performance.
Recommend and implement infrastructure improvements and modernization initiatives.

Cloud Administration & Engineering

Deploy, manage, and support AWS cloud environments.
Support and administer Microsoft Azure services and cloud-based solutions.
Evaluate and implement cloud-based infrastructure improvements.
Optimize cloud solutions for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Support multi-cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives.

Network & Security Administration

Maintain network infrastructure and communications services including:
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- Samba/CIFS
- NTFS Permissions
Configure firewalls, network connectivity, and secure access controls.
Monitor and troubleshoot network and infrastructure performance.
Support security hardening, compliance, and infrastructure protection initiatives.

DevOps & Application Support

Create and manage Azure DevOps projects, repositories, and pipelines.
Support CI/CD processes and deployment automation initiatives.
Assist development teams with infrastructure, hosting, and deployment requirements.
Support middleware platforms, API management solutions, and automation tools.

Linux & Enterprise Platform Support

Administer Linux environments including Red Hat and Ubuntu.
Manage Linux patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting activities.
Support server hosting environments and enterprise application platforms.
Troubleshoot operating system, infrastructure, and application issues.

Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Operations

Monitor infrastructure health and system performance.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues.
Escalate and coordinate issue resolution with vendors and support teams when necessary.
Develop automation and documentation to reduce manual operational effort.

Architecture & Strategic Planning

Support infrastructure architecture and technology planning initiatives.
Research and recommend innovative technologies and solutions.
Assist with application hosting strategies and infrastructure design.
Contribute to enterprise technology modernization efforts.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5–8+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or related IT roles.
2–3 years of hands-on experience supporting:
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
2–3 years of IIS Administration experience.
2–3 years of AWS administration and cloud engineering experience.
Experience with:
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- Samba/CIFS
- NTFS Permissions
Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure and server environments.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Experience supporting production environments and mission-critical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Azure administration experience.
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
Experience supporting middleware technologies and API management platforms.
Experience with automation and batch processing tools.
Experience with Azure DevOps, Git repositories, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience supporting large-scale government or enterprise environments.

Core Skills & Attributes

Windows Server Administration
AWS Cloud Engineering
Microsoft Azure Administration
Linux Administration (Red Hat & Ubuntu)
IIS Administration
Azure DevOps & CI/CD
Network Administration
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Infrastructure Automation
Security Hardening & Compliance
Systems Troubleshooting
Cloud Architecture
Enterprise Infrastructure Support
Technical Documentation
Analytical Problem Solving
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

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