System Administrator

Role Overview

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows and Linux server environments (on premises and cloud-based).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, identity, access controls, and authentication services.
• Perform system patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery testing.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Maintain system documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Participate in on call and incident response activities as required.
• Provision, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure resources to support application development and hosting needs.
• Implement and maintain Azure resource governance, cost controls, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure Azure environments meet NFPA security and compliance requirements.
• Support hybrid environments integrating on premises infrastructure with Azure services.
• Partner with Application Development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Deploy and maintain self-hosted build and deployment agents where required.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting tools.
• Improve system reliability, scalability, and deployment consistency through automation and standardization.
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, and environment-related issues in collaboration with developers.
• Serve as a technical advisor to development teams on infrastructure, performance, and operational considerations.
• Identify opportunities to modernize infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to infrastructure and DevOps roadmaps.
• Mentor junior administrators and contribute to knowledge sharing within IT.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar infrastructure-focused role.
• Hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments; Linux experience preferred.
• Experience provisioning and managing Microsoft Azure resources.
• Working knowledge of DevOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell required; Bash or Python a plus).
• Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have proximity to Quincy MA; role is 30% in office.
• Able to work after-hours when needed and respond to incidents.

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• Linux
• Python

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities