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Systems Administrator

Market Street Talent
Portland, ME Contractor
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Could you be a good fit?

We are looking for a detail-oriented Systems Administrator to join the team of our exceptional client. This role focuses on the administration, support, configuration, and continuous improvement of critical enterprise business systems.

The ideal candidate is a technically savvy systems professional who can effectively bridge business and technology teams, translate requirements into system solutions, and ensure enterprise applications remain secure, reliable, and optimized. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical resources to support ongoing system enhancements and operational excellence.


Benefits

• Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k


What will your day look like?

As a Systems Administrator, you will:

• Administer and maintain enterprise business applications and platforms

• Manage user accounts, security profiles, permission sets, and access controls

• Configure system functionality to support business operations and evolving requirements

• Plan, coordinate, and implement system updates, releases, and enhancements

• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into technical solutions

• Participate in requirements sessions, project meetings, and system planning activities

• Develop user stories, process documentation, workflow diagrams, and system specifications

• Serve as a liaison between business teams, technical teams, and third-party vendors

• Evaluate the technical feasibility of business requests and recommend appropriate solutions

• Support system testing, validation, and implementation efforts

• Create and maintain application documentation, workflows, and support materials

• Help improve system efficiency, user experience, and business processes

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support successful adoption of system changes and enhancements


You will be a good fit for this role if you have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3 years of experience in Systems Administration, Business Systems Analysis, Application Support, or a related role

• Experience supporting enterprise business systems and applications

• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and document user requirements

• Experience creating user stories, business process documentation, and system requirements

• Understanding of system configuration and application administration principles

• Experience supporting software implementation, upgrade, and enhancement projects

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and requirements management practices

• Experience working with databases, reporting tools, queries, and data analysis

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent customer service and stakeholder relationship management abilities

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment


Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting quality management, compliance, workflow, or process-management applications

• Experience with business process mapping and workflow design

• Experience supporting enterprise software integrations

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts

• Experience coordinating with software vendors and third-party partners

• Experience supporting application security and user-access administration

• Knowledge of reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence tools

• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments


What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

The strongest candidates are professionals who can successfully bridge technical systems and business operations.

Successful candidates typically bring:

• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• A customer-focused approach to supporting business users

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities

• Experience configuring and optimizing enterprise applications

• The ability to translate business needs into practical system solutions

• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both people and technology while helping organizations maximize the value of their business systems.


About Market Street Talent

Market Street Talent is a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.

Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our world—one candidate, one client, one community at a time.

Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.

Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.


Sound like you?

Ready to support and optimize critical business systems while partnering with stakeholders to drive operational success? Click “Apply Now” and let's start the conversation!

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