Systems Administrator (Azure/ Virtualization)

Systems Administrator (Azure)

Our client is seeking a Systems Administrator (Azure) to join their company for a contract-to-hire position that is on-site in Long Beach, CA. The Systems Administrator maintains and supports the company’s IT infrastructure by installing, configuring, and troubleshooting systems and networks while managing and securing Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable operations.

• Location: On-site in Long Beach, CA
• Compensation: This job is expected to pay about $60-65/hr $126,000-130,000 plus benefits
• Client does not offer H1B sponsorship

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure security through configuration and management of Azure Entra access controls and the Microsoft Defender Administration Console.
• Setup and support Microsoft Intune for device management, application deployment, and security policies.
• Coach IT support resources on the utilization of Intune for device and application provisioning, and Mobile Device Management.
• Install, configure and maintain physical servers, virtual servers, Azure cloud services, software, hardware, and networks.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Architect system alerts and help respond to system and end-user issues.
• Perform “root cause analysis” when the Service Desk escalates problems/tickets and implement recommended improvements to address systemic level issues.
• Travel to branch offices to provide on-site user and network support, provision new offices, and de-commission closing offices.
• Prepare and publish self-help documentation for IT support reference and common “how to” problems into the knowledge base.

What Gets You the Job:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure/Entra/Defender
• Strong working server administration experience using Hyper-V, including provisioning hosts and virtual servers with Hyper-V.
• Strong working knowledge of M365 with administration experience
• Proficient with InTune – config/setup, deployment, MDM, policies, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory – ability to create/modify/disable accounts.
• Proven mastery of Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server and SQL Server.
• Experience with the following technologies:
• MS Office 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Teams, Outlook/Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online.
• Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services.
• Meraki network devices, including Switches, Firewalls, and WAPs.
• Wi-Fi / VPN / Mobile Access.
• Service Now ticket management and Autotask Datto Kaseya for RMM
• Proofpoint Email/SPAM filtering.

Please send your resume to Hannah Xu, Senior Technical Recruiter for immediate consideration.

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