Description : Systems Administrator
Contract Type : Contract (6-month)
Reports To : Systems Engineering
ROLE OVERVIEW
Were seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support our Azure-first infrastructure and business-facing technology applications. This hands-on role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges through automation and orchestration.
As a Systems Administrator, youll collaborate with internal teams to maintain and enhance systems performance, security, and reliability. Youll play a key role in supporting transformational application development efforts and infrastructure modernization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deploy, configure, and optimize systems : Azure VMs (Windows Server & Ubuntu), Windows 365 Cloud PC, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, DNS, SFTP
- Assist with migration from legacy Active Directory to Entra Domain Services (including hybrid scenarios)
- Implement device management via Microsoft Intune, Group Policy, and Azure Update Manager
- Apply security controls (Microsoft Defender, Entra SSO, Intune Cloud PKI) in partnership with Security Engineering
- Monitor system performance using Datadog, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics
- Support Microsoft 365 collaboration tools : SharePoint, Teams, Outlook
- Automate workflows using PowerShell, Intune Scripts, and Control-M or similar job-scheduler
- Document procedures and incidents following ITIL knowledge management practices
- Participate in service outage response and resolution
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experienceMicrosoft Certified : Windows Server Hybrid Administrator AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified : Messaging Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate2+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure and virtualizationMust-have technologies :
1. PowerShell (intermediate scripting with Azure modules)
2. Microsoft Intune
3. Entra Domain Services
Nice-to-have experience :
1. Datadog
2. Control-M or similar job-scheduler
3. Azure Update Manager
Strong communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environmentEXPECTED DELIVERABLES :
Successful migration to Entra Domain ServicesMature Intune-based device management across target endpointsAutomation of key workflows using PowerShellDocumentation of system architecture and operational proceduresPerformance tuning and alerting setup via Datadog and Azure MonitorWORK STRUCTURE :
Participate in weekly engineering syncsReport progress bi-weekly to VP, Systems EngineeringCollaborate via Microsoft Teams and Jira for task trackingCreate documentation and GitHub or Azure DevOps for version controlSECURITY & COMPLIANCE :
Ensure systems align with internal security policiesParticipate in quarterly access reviews and patch auditsApply and maintain security controls across cloud and endpoint infrastructurePERFORMANCE INDICATORS :
Uptime and reliability of managed systemsReduction in manual tasks through automationResponse time to incidents and alertsCompletion of deliverables within agreed timelines(ref : hirist.tech)