Systems Adminstrator

Job Summary: Systems Administrator
6 Month Contract to Hire
Location: Kansas City, KS
Client: IT Services and Management Consulting Firm.
Pay: $34-$39.00 hourly

We're looking for a well-rounded systems administrator who'll support our clients' IT environments by resolving tickets, patching, troubleshooting, and supporting deployments. We're very interested if you have a strong O365 background!

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve IT tickets for servers, applications, networks, and desktops. Configure Active Directory, Group Policy, and file/print services.


• Ensure SLAs are met by assigning ticket severity and prioritizing work accordingly for support calls and incoming tickets.


• Configure hardware, peripherals, and services to standards and project requirements.


• Perform software installations, image operating systems, upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance tuning from multiple vendors and systems.


• Troubleshoot, repair, configure, and deploy workstations, servers, VPN, printers, switches, routers, peripherals, and software packages.


• Perform daily system checks, data backups, restores, and validation tests.


• Set up accounts, manage user moves, and make changes to user permissions.


• Regular maintenance and performance monitoring ensure systems meet SLAs.


• Document and track server patching schedules to secure the system.

Required Experience:

• Have 5 years of experience providing level 1-2 technical support.


• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments including Azure Active Directory, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and OneDrive.


• Experience managing Microsoft networks including the administration of Server 2012 through 2019.


• Strong understanding of network configurations, specifically DNS and ability to troubleshoot Microsoft365 connectivity issues.


• Implementing security policies using Security Center.


• Experience in backup and data protection strategies.


• Familiarity with Azure cloud services that integrate with M365.


• Basic understanding of WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and security


• Ability to support clients at multiple worksites in Kansas City. A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in a managed service environment or technical consulting with problem-solving expertise in Windows-based solutions.

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