What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Administrator position at Upcoresolutions?
Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for a pharmaceutical company in Ayer, MA. This role provides technical leadership and oversees IT infrastructure and systems across multiple Massachusetts locations. This is a Direct Hire position.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support Windows servers, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructure.
- Administer Active Directory/Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
- Provide Tier 3 technical support and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues.
- Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and data protection systems.
- Maintain patching, firmware, software updates, and endpoint compliance.
- Support network upgrades, migrations, cybersecurity initiatives, and infrastructure modernization projects.
- Manage user access, privileged access controls, security policies, and audit documentation.
- Support business applications and coordinate troubleshooting and escalations with vendors.
- Coordinate managed-service providers and technology vendors.
- Administer physical security systems, including cameras and access control.
- Maintain technical documentation and support compliance and audit-readiness activities.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Systems Administrators.
- Support and train employees on company IT systems.
Schedule: This is a full time position, Mon-Fri. Some planned after-hours work may be required for critical outages, maintenance, system changes, and project cutovers.
Other: Travel as needed between Ayer, Devens, Brockton, and other Massachusetts locations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus (12.5%) program
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Employee discount programs