Senior Systems Administrator

Senior System Administrator

6 MONTH CONTRACT

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior System Administrator to manage, support, and optimize enterprise IT environments with a strong focus on Microsoft cloud and identity technologies.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong operational stability, and excellent communication skills to support enterprise-scale infrastructure and end-user environments.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end administration and management of Microsoft Intune (configuration, deployment, policy management, application packaging, and device lifecycle management)
• Administration and support of Active Directory (AD) environments including user, group, and policy management
• Manage endpoint security, compliance policies, and device governance across hybrid environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, identity, and endpoint issues
• Implement and maintain security baselines and device configuration standards
• Support identity and access management processes across enterprise systems
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and stakeholders to ensure system reliability and performance
• Monitor systems proactively to ensure uptime, stability, and compliance
• Document technical processes, configurations, and operational procedures
• Participate in escalation support and incident resolution for critical infrastructure issues

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in Systems Administration or similar infrastructure-focused roles
• Exceptional hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune (end-to-end administration is essential)
• Strong experience in Active Directory administration and management
• Solid understanding of Microsoft ecosystem including endpoint management and identity services
• Experience with hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud integration)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities across enterprise systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team environment

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Calm under pressure and able to manage priority incidents effectively
• Proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• Strong team collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

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