Systems Administrator

Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Systems Administrator. This position is responsible for the administration, security, reliability, and optimization of hybrid infrastructure, with a focus on enterprise Linux, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, virtualization, and hybrid identity services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer enterprise Linux and Windows Server environments including configuration, patching, troubleshooting, access management, and performance monitoring
• Manage directory services, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, authentication, SSO, and hybrid identity environments
• Administer Microsoft Azure services including virtual machines, networking, security controls, backup, monitoring, and access control
• Support cloud security and governance including conditional access, role-based access control, logging, and monitoring
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including email, collaboration, file sharing, and security/compliance features
• Support compliance, retention, data protection, auditing, and information governance
• Support MFA, access controls, authentication workflows, and identity lifecycle processes
• Support networking services including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VPN, firewalls, and security policies
• Build, administer, and troubleshoot virtual machines using enterprise virtualization platforms
• Assist with backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations
• Serve as an escalation point and technical mentor for support teams
• Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and support processes
• Participate in IT projects including infrastructure modernization, migrations, and integrations
• Support compliance activities including audit support in regulated environments