Senior Systems Administrator

Judge Group

Providence, RI(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$55 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Application Servers, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Contingency Plans, Ecosystems, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Mentoring, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Infrastructure, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, Operating Systems, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Evaluation, Standards Development, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, VMWare, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Providence, RI
POSTED
6 days ago
Location: Providence, RI
Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $55.00 USD Hourly
Description:

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator

Location: Remote EST Hours

Type: Contract 6+ Months


Job Summary:
The Senior Systems Administrator supports, maintains, and enhances enterprise IT systems across on‑premises and cloud environments. This role leads IT project delivery efforts, resolves complex technical issues, and develops system standards and best practices. The position requires strong expertise in Microsoft technologies, infrastructure, automation, and modern device management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of IT infrastructure and systems projects
  • Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments, and contingency plans
  • Establish system standards and recommend improvements to optimize performance and reliability
  • Define, document, and maintain best practices and support procedures
  • Assist with hardware, software, and vendor evaluations
  • Research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across on‑premises, cloud‑based, physical, and virtual environments
  • Support deployments and rollouts of new technologies
  • Collaborate with internal teams and peer technical groups as needed
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to other team members
  • Perform special tasks and additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • 8 or more years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or a related field
  • Microsoft certifications (MCSE or equivalent) preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows Server versions 2019 through 2025
  • Experience with Microsoft application servers and related technologies
  • Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Office 365, Azure, Intune, and modern cloud management services
  • Proficiency in Group Policy design and configuration
  • Strong experience with Active Directory and LDAP user and group administration
  • Solid understanding of networking, operating systems, and troubleshooting concepts
  • Experience with modern device management within the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Proficiency with PowerShell scripting
  • Working knowledge of Bash or Python preferred
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper‑V

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting global deployments and enterprise‑scale technology rollouts

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    Contact: amassad@judge.com
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    About the Company

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    Judge Group

    The Judge Group Inc., is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India.

    The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit www.judge.com or call toll free (800) 360-4474.

    COMPANY SIZE
    5,000 to 9,999 employees
    INDUSTRY
    Computer/IT Services
    FOUNDED
    1970
    WEBSITE
    https://www.judge.com