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System Administrator Tier 2.5 (MSP | Azure)
Location: Arcadia, CA
Salary: Up to $100,000
Work Model: Hybrid flexibility after onboarding
Role Focus: Escalations, Azure, Infrastructure Support, Projects
Grow With a Scaling MS
PWe are a growing Managed Services Provider hiring a System Administrator Tier 2.5 to support client environments across Microsoft cloud, Windows Server, networking, virtualization, firewalls, and infrastructure projects
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This role is ideal for an MSP engineer who wants to stay hands on while gaining more exposure to Azure, project work, advanced troubleshooting, and service delivery improvements. You will serve as a key technical resource for client operations while helping improve standards, documentation, and escalation flow as the company continues to gro
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The company is hiring because of growth, not turnover, and this role offers a strong path for someone who wants to develop into a more senior technical or leadership role over ti
me.
What You Will Wor
k On• Resolve escalated support issues across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, networking, virtualization, firewalls, and client infrastruc
ture• Support Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Entra ID, Azure, Windows Server, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and user ac
cess• Troubleshoot routing, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, wireless, switching, connectivity, and LAN/WAN is
sues• Support virtualization, backup systems, server deployments, workstation deployments, and infrastructure upgr
ades• Contribute to project and deployment work, including migrations, refreshes, network upgrades, and client site implementat
ions• Assist with low voltage cabling, rack work, hardware installations, and onsite infrastructure setup as part of project deli
very• Help improve troubleshooting steps, technical documentation, and escalation quality across the service
team• Identify recurring technical issues and recommend improvements that strengthen client stabi
lity• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams while maintaining ownership through resolu
tion
What We Are Lookin
g For• Recent experience working for a Managed Services Pro
vider• Strong Tier 2 or Tier 2.5 systems administration exper
ience• Hands on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and
Azure• Working knowledge of virtualization, backups, firewalls, switches, routing, VLANs, VPNs, and wireless net
works• Ability to troubleshoot issues across servers, cloud, endpoints, networking, and sec
urity• Experience supporting client projects, deployments, migrations, upgrades, or infrastructure improve
ments• Familiarity with low voltage cabling or hands on cabling work in client environ
ments• Strong documentation, communication, ownership, and follow th
rough• Comfortable supporting client environments in a small team MSP se
tting• Willingness to assist with onsite work and local client travel when n
eeded
Why This Role Stan
ds Out• Salary up to $1
00,000• Hands on role across systems, Azure, Microsoft 365, networking, firewalls, and pr
ojects• Opportunity to help shape service delivery as the company
grows• Growth path into senior technical ownership or lead
ership• Hybrid flexibility after onbo
arding• Work from home flexibility when
needed• Flex time and quality of life
focus• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options through California
Choice• Approximately $350 monthly employer medical contri
bution• 401(k) with 3 percent employer distri
bution• PTO and sick time with increases based on
tenure• Paid ho
lidays• Mileage reimbursement for client
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000