System Administrator

Eligible for W2 work only Must live in the KC Metro area 6-Month Contract to Hire Hybrid role (4 days on-site in Lenexa) Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced System Administrator for its corporate Information Technology operations based in Lenexa, Kansas . This position includes but is not limited to the following duties: Design, implement, configure, and maintain various Azure SaaS Cloud Services such as Azure AD, Azure Local, AIP, ATP, ASR, CAS, EMS, Teams, Intune, AAD Connect, Exchange Online and O365. Optimize Azure buildouts for cost/performance (VM optimization, reserved instances, etc.) Recommend, develop, plan, manage, implement, and fully document IT projects Identify improvements to IT documentation, network maps, processes/procedures, and tickets Manage and respond to escalated support tickets Research products and new technologies to increase efficiency of business and operations Be the escalation point for Field Techs, Software Administrators, and Service Desk Technicians Keep all tickets and projects updated and track time in a detailed format Maintain documentation on standard procedures, common troubleshooting steps, known issues, etc. within a knowledge base or wiki Maintain inventory of systems, servers, applications, services, etc. (SharePoint, Service Now, or other asset management solutions) Perform daily health checks on all systems through various monitoring solutions (Logic Monitor, vCenter, email alerts, etc.) and review/verify/resolve/document Deploy servers, systems, applications, environments, etc. using documented guidelines and procedures Ability to lead an Infrastructure project to successful completion Ability to operate autonomously Qualifications: Basic Requirements: 1-4 years of networking and IT Infrastructure experience with a focus on networking concepts Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field – OR – an equivalent combination of experience and industry certifications Strong written and verbal communication skills Team first mentality Current intermediate level certifications or willingness to get certified (Ex. VCP, CCNA, Intermediate MS certification, or other equivalent certifications) Perferred Requirements: Experience with cloud architecture, security, and management Experience with Office 365 and Microsoft Azure Experience with Meraki and Dell networking technologies Experience with general system administration Experience with FortiNet Firewall Devices Certifications preferred: VCP-NV, Network , Security , ITILv3, Cloud Centric Certifications such as the CCSP or Azure/Office 365 Administration

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

Posted Date: 1/9/2025