Systems Administrator V

We're looking for a Systems Administrator V who will serve as the technical expert for a portfolio of business-critical systems, including Microsoft technologies, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), cloud platforms, and custom applications. The Systems Administrator V will influence platform strategy, optimize system performance, lead release management initiatives, and help modernize the way technology is delivered across the organization.

This is a full-time position with the ability to work on-site (75 days/year remote) in either Carrollton, TX, or Vancouver, WA.

COMP: Salary: $120K-$128K bonus depending on candidates experience, etc.

WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS:

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
• A 50% 401(K) match, up to the IRS maximum
• 20 days of PTO*, plus 10 paid holidays
• Family Support programs, including 8 weeks of Paid Primary Caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up childcare

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serve as the technical owner and subject matter expert for assigned enterprise systems and applications.
• Ensure the availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical platforms.
• Design, implement, and improve release management processes for application, configuration, and data changes.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex production issues, minimizing downtime and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Expand monitoring capabilities and proactively identify opportunities to improve system health and performance.
• Optimize system configurations to improve scalability, efficiency, and user experience.
• Manage user access, permissions & governance while maintaining security best practices.
• Coordinate vendor software releases, testing, and production deployments.
• Create technical documentation, knowledge articles, and support guides to improve operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and hands-on technical experience.
• 5 years of systems administration experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• 3 years of release management experience, including CI/CD processes, Intune deployments, and Golden Image methodologies for virtual machines.
• 2 years of experience with system integration setup, maintenance, or expansion using REST APIs, webhooks, and/or automation tools
• Experience designing IT operational processes and workflows.
• Strong background supporting enterprise applications & resolving complex technical issues.
• Working knowledge of coding languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, or C#).
• Experience in creating enterprise-level systems monitoring, cloud telephony management, and/or multi-operating system environments strongly preferred

APPLY TODAY! CP #8572