Systems Administrator

Job Summary
Crounse Corporation is seeking a Systems Administrator to join our IT team. This role focuses on maintaining, improving, and supporting our core infrastructure while ensuring reliability, security, and performance across all technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, and file/print services.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, and related cloud services.
• Oversee virtualization infrastructure (Hyper-V), including provisioning, performance monitoring, and resource management.
• Support networking systems including switches, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN, and network monitoring platforms.
• Administer backup and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring reliable restore and business continuity capabilities.
• Monitor system performance, availability, patching, and security posture using modern tools and best practices.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues, assisting users, troubleshooting complex problems, and creating documentation.
• Manage endpoint lifecycle: imaging, deployment, updates, configuration management, and security hardening (including SCCM and Intune).
• Assist with cybersecurity initiatives including identity management, MFA, conditional access, vulnerability mitigation, incident response, and oversight of door access control systems and NVR security platforms.
• Participate in IT projects such as system upgrades, infrastructure refreshes, cloud migrations, and process improvements.
• Maintain documentation for systems, workflows, and procedures.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Hands‑on experience in systems administration or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and Azure AD (Entra ID).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (Hyper‑V).
• Comfort managing enterprise firewalls, switches, VLANs, VPN setups, and RDS environments.
• Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell strongly preferred).
• Experience with backup systems and reliable on‑prem storage solutions such as SANs.
• Understanding of security best practices, including MFA, endpoint protection, patching, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem‑solving abilities, including familiarity with AI‑assisted administrative tools.
• Experience with endpoint management tools such as SCCM, Intune, or similar.
• Knowledge of Linux systems (basic administration).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS) and on‑prem systems including SQL Server and IIS.
• Experience managing SAN environments.
• Familiarity with AI‑driven monitoring or automation tools.
• Understanding of hybrid identity, conditional access, and Zero Trust principles.
• Exposure to SQL Server administration or database concepts.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or M365 Administrator
• CompTIA Network or Security
• Relevant virtualization credentials
• Relevant security certifications

Pay Commiserate with Experience

No Sponsorship

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Paducah, KY 42003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,955 - $113,228