Our client located in Tempe, Arizona is looking for an experienced System Administrator with broad expertise in helpdesk, server support, infrastructure, networks, operating systems, enterprise applications as well as facilitating success for multiple forward-looking projects involved with migrating infrastructure and applications to the cloud. This is position is 100% on-site

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage & support VMWare environment of virtual servers with Microsoft Server OS, Linux based server OS.
• Support Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory and Cloud systems
• Support hardware lifecycle management including purchasing, setup, configuration, deployment, repair, patch management, decommissioning and recycling
• Support Disaster Recovery, Backup strategies and solutions
• Coordinate and manage vendors and contracts for systems and services
• Manage licensing for all systems, devices, and solutions
• Support on premise and cloud networks, switches, WIFI, VPN, Firewall, WAF, and access control lists.

Desired Skillsets:

• Experience with On-Prem/Cloud - Physical/Virtual – and Hybrid systems and servers
• Experience with Azure and Microsoft 365
• Advanced understanding of Networks, Switches, Routing, Firewalls, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 years of experience in related IT field, or a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or related discipline plus 2 years of relevant experience
• Microsoft, Network, and Security related certifications preferred