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Sr. Systems Administrator

AccruePartners
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
The Team You Will Be Joining

Our client is a growing, environmentally focused organization with a multi-site operating model and a strong need for reliable, scalable IT infrastructure across corporate offices, remote locations, and field-based environments. This is a hands-on IT team supporting business-critical systems, infrastructure uptime, cybersecurity, and ongoing technology modernization.

What They Offer You

This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior infrastructure professional who enjoys owning systems end-to-end, supporting multiple locations, and partnering closely with IT leadership to improve reliability, security, and service delivery. The role offers visibility across the business, involvement in infrastructure upgrades and cloud initiatives, and the ability to help mature the company’s IT environment.

LOCATION:

Charlotte, NC – Uptown - Schedule: 5 days per week onsite

Travel: Up to 30% to company offices and remote sites

What You Will Do

  • Manage and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure across servers, networks, cloud environments, mobile devices, and critical business systems
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues while helping ensure system reliability, security, compliance, and performance across multiple company locations
  • Oversee and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, VMware, cloud environments, and on-prem VM infrastructure
  • Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and system availability initiatives
  • Monitor and optimize network performance, access control, security, and uptime across multiple sites
  • Provide Tier 3 support for escalated infrastructure, server, network, and systems-related issues
  • Travel to company locations and field sites to support infrastructure upgrades, equipment setup, assessments, and onsite issue resolution
  • Support cybersecurity initiatives including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, audits, and risk assessments
  • Help maintain SOC 2 compliance standards and ensure IT systems align with regulatory/security expectations
  • Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, technology rollouts, and process improvements
  • Maintain documentation around system configurations, procedures, changes, security risks, and project status

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

  • 5 years of experience in systems administration with strong server, network, and infrastructure ownership
  • Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, VMware, and cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
  • Experience supporting multi-site environments, remote locations, or field-service-style operations
  • Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, security best practices, access control, and infrastructure monitoring
  • Experience with backups, disaster recovery planning, vulnerability management, and data security
  • Ability to serve as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues
  • Comfortable working onsite 5 days per week in Charlotte, with travel up to 30%
  • Strong documentation, communication, and project execution skills
  • Certifications such as MCSE, VCP, CCNA, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are a plus
  • Experience with SOC 2 Type 2, cybersecurity frameworks, or environmentally focused/field services organizations is a plus

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