What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator position at S1 Technology?
Job Description
S1 Technology is seeking a System Administrator — an expert-level technician and hands‐on problem solver who thrives in complex environments. This position requires a deep understanding and expertise in modern technology landscapes.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead end to end onboarding for new clients: assess their current environment, document systems, and implement S1’s standard stack so they start strong from day one.
- Plan and execute technical onboarding tasks, including server and network configuration, user setup, security hardening, and cloud service activation for new environments.
- Own project timelines for onboarding and other technical initiatives, coordinating with sales, account management, and vendors to keep work on track and clients informed.
- Translate business needs into project plans and technical tasks, then follow through on configuration, testing, and documentation so handoff to the MSP support team is smooth.
- Run project status check-ins with internal stakeholders, capturing risks and issues early and adjusting scope or timelines when needed.
- Create and maintain clear documentation for every project and onboarding, including network diagrams, asset lists, and standard operating procedures.
- Identify opportunities during onboarding and projects to improve clients’ security, reliability, and user experience, and recommend upgrades or changes.
- Standardize and continually improve onboarding and project processes so each new client’s experience is faster, smoother, and more consistent over time.
Experience & Skillset Requirements
- Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive background experience with system administration, network administration, or similar roles
- Expert-level knowledge of:
- Microsoft 365 Administration including:
- Entra ID
- Exchange Online
- SharePoint
- Hybrid Identity Architecture
- Strong understanding of networking principles and experience managing network infrastructure – switches, routers, firewalls, and VLANs.
- Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions and best practices.
- Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing time effectively across multiple tasks and deadlines.
- You’re the person people come to when they need a complicated technical problem explained in plain language.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with the latest technologies and industry trends.
At S1 Technology, values matter have fun, never lie, be meticulous, be innovative, and be bad ass but humble.
We're laser-focused on customer experience and a good sys admin takes a consulting-by-doing approach to help end-users use technology to make their jobs easier and their lives better!
We pride ourselves on fostering an incredible workplace at S1 Technology. We believe that we'd be nothing without our fantastic team, which is why we make dang sure to focus a lot of time and energy into building the culture at S1! We're always hiring and we're always looking for the best!