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