Systems Administrator
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, PA 19154
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Middle
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3–6 years of hands‑on experience in a Systems Administrator role, including at least 3 years working with Microsoft Azure in an operational capacity
Nice to have
- Experience with Linux or Unix appliances (bonus only).
Full description
Job Description – Systems Administrator (mid-level) Location: Montréal, QC or Philadelphia, PA
Department: IT
Reports to: IT Infrastructure Manager
Works under the guidance of: Lead Systems Administrator / Architect
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday during regular business hours, with the ability to perform administrative duties and maintenance outside business hours as required. #LI-Hybrid
Role Summary
The mid-level Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the organization’s Windows, Active Directory, and Azure environments. This role provides L2/L3 escalation within the Infrastructure and Security team and works under the guidance of the Lead SysAdmin/Architect to ensure stable, secure, and reliable infrastructure operations across North America. The ideal candidate brings strong systems administration experience with solid Azure skills and good networking fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities
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Administer and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
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Perform daily operational tasks in Azure/Entra, including VM management, VNet/NSG configuration, storage, monitoring, and backups.
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Support and troubleshoot issues involving Azure hybrid identity (Entra Connect).
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Provide L2/L3 escalation for systems-related incidents and service requests.
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Monitor system health, performance, and capacity; apply patches and updates.
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Perform backup/restore operations and ensure recovery readiness.
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Conduct log analysis and root-cause troubleshooting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and OS-level logs.
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Collaborate with other SysAdmins, network, security, web/application, and SQL teams.
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Support infrastructure-related components of business applications and peripheral systems (e.g., integrations, printers, and warehouse/RF devices).
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Follow standards and direction set by the Lead SysAdmin/Architect.
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Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Required Skills & Experience
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