Lead Windows System Administrator

Location: Beverly, NJ
Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $125,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Lead Windows System Administrator

Position Overview
We're looking for a highly skilled Lead Windows System Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft and VMware technologies, Azure cloud services, and Microsoft 365. You'll join a dynamic team responsible for the core infrastructure that powers our business operations.

In this role, you'll manage hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud), lead infrastructure projects, and ensure the security, stability, and performance of our systems. Our Windows Administration Team oversees company's Microsoft ecosystem - including Active Directory, M365, SharePoint Online, SQL, and the broader Microsoft Collaboration Suite - as well as VMware, compute, storage, backup, and other critical platforms.

This position offers a primarily remote schedule with occasional on-site presence (about 4 days per month or as needed) and requires participation in an on-call rotation.
What You'll Do

• Design and implement hybrid infrastructure solutions using Azure IaaS/PaaS and on-prem vSphere.
• Manage Azure services (VMs, networking, storage accounts, Azure AD, backup, monitoring).
• Oversee VMware infrastructure (vCenter, ESXi hosts, HA/DRS clusters, vSAN).
• Administer enterprise storage platforms.
• Automate system tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with security and networking teams to enforce compliance and governance.
• Mentor junior administrators and contribute to infrastructure roadmaps.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support as needed for projects.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (preferred).
• 5 years of experience in systems administration with Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2025).
• Expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Strong experience with VMware (ESXi, vCenter, vSphere) and virtualization best practices.
• Solid understanding of core infrastructure services: DNS, DHCP, DFS, IIS, Group Policy, RDS.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL database infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation).
• Expertise with Veeam Backup and Replication Suite, including VeeamOne.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration management.
• Knowledge of security best practices, patch management, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with server hardware (Cisco, HP rack-mounted and blade systems).
• Extensive experience with shared storage platforms and concepts.
• Working knowledge of monitoring and endpoint management tools (BigFix, Datadog, SolarWinds).
• Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and project management methodologies.

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