System Administrator

Systems Administrator IICompensation$90,000 - $110,000 annuallyFlexibility available for highly qualified candidates with strong cloud infrastructure and modernization experience.Employment TypeContract-to-HireLocationMilwaukee AreaPrimarily onsite during the initial phases of the role, with potential flexibility as the environment matures.ScheduleStandard business hoursOccasional after-hours support may be required for infrastructure changes, upgrades, maintenance windows, or critical incidents.Start DateASAPAbout the OpportunityOur client is building and modernizing their internal IT organization as part of a large-scale technology transformation initiative. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing team responsible for shaping the future of infrastructure, security, cloud operations, and technology governance.The organization operates a multi-site environment and is actively investing in Microsoft cloud technologies, security enhancements, networking modernization, and operational maturity. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building, improving, and standardizing technology environments rather than simply maintaining them.Position OverviewThe Systems Administrator II serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the administration, governance, security, and modernization of a Microsoft 365 ecosystem and cloud-first infrastructure environment.This is not a traditional maintenance-focused Systems Administrator role. The ideal candidate will be a builder who can assess current-state environments, identify risks and opportunities, establish standards, create documentation, and help drive infrastructure modernization initiatives.This individual will partner closely with leadership and technical teams to improve security posture, strengthen governance, modernize infrastructure, and implement scalable operational processes.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and govern Microsoft 365 technologiesManage Entra ID and identity lifecycle processesSupport Conditional Access policies and security controlsAdminister Intune and endpoint management platformsManage Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDriveSupport Microsoft Defender and security initiativesAssist with compliance, governance, and audit readiness activitiesMonitor and improve Secure Score and security postureParticipate in Change Management and CAB processesSupport cloud infrastructure administration (IaaS/PaaS)Lead infrastructure modernization initiativesAssess and improve networking environmentsCreate and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and standardsServe as a Tier III escalation resourceProvide technical recommendations and strategic guidanceSupport operational, security, and infrastructure improvement projectsRequired Qualifications5-7+ years of Systems Administration experienceMicrosoft 365 administration experienceEntra ID / Azure AD administrationConditional Access administrationExchange Online administrationTeams administrationSharePoint administrationOneDrive administrationIntune administrationMicrosoft Defender experienceCloud infrastructure administration (IaaS/PaaS)Identity and Access Management experienceSecurity and compliance experienceEndpoint management experienceChange Management experienceExperience creating documentation, SOPs, and operational standardsStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skillsExperience supporting governance and process improvement initiativesAbility to work independently and manage competing prioritiesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills