Senior System Administrator

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Bowman Williams. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus Tier 2 System Administrator – Hybrid | NYC-Based MSP Location: New York City | Schedule: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite) Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving technical challenges, and want to level up your skills with real project exposure? Join one of NYC's most respected and fast-growing MSPs as a Tier 2 System Administrator . You'll step into a role where your technical skill is valued, your career growth is supported, and your day-to-day work actually stays exciting. This is not your average helpdesk job. We're looking for someone who's already moved beyond break/fix — someone who's touched servers, configured firewalls, handled rollouts and migrations, and is hungry for more. What You'll Be Doing: Project Deployments: Get hands-on with server installations, migrations, firewall configurations , VLANs, and Office 365/Intune rollouts Client Management: Support a wide variety of SMB clients across industries—expect to be challenged, exposed to new tools, and constantly learning Systems Administration: Manage on-prem and cloud systems (Windows Server, Azure AD, M365), troubleshoot advanced issues, maintain backup systems, monitor networks, and handle escalations from Tier 1 Security & Infrastructure: Work with SonicWall, Meraki, Ubiquiti, and WatchGuard firewalls, set up VPNs, handle endpoint protection, patching, and systems hardening The Tech Stack Hyper-V and VMware (virtual server admin and migration work) SonicWall, Meraki, Ubiquiti, VLANs, VPNs, firewall configurations RMM/PSA tools (ConnectWise, Datto, Kaseya, or similar) Why You'll Love It Here: Project Exposure: Work on real deployments, not just ticket triage Growth-Driven Culture: You'll have a clear track to becoming a Tier 3, Lead, or even vCIO — we promote from within Mentorship & Training: Learn directly from senior engineers who are invested in your growth High-Trust Hybrid Flexibility: Office time that makes sense (client sites, team syncs) + remote flexibility when you're in the zone Variety + Impact: You'll never be bored. Our clients span industries, and you'll have real ownership of your work Ideal Candidate 2–5 years experience at an MSP Strong troubleshooting chops — end-to-end ticket ownership and escalation resolution Excellent communication: you're comfortable talking with C-level execs and writing clear documentation NYC-based or nearby (must be able to commute onsite 2–3 days a week) Competitive Salary based on experience 401(k) with match Paid Time Off + Holidays Tight-knit, supportive team culture If you're ready to get out of the ticket mill and into a role that challenges you, grows your skillset, and sets you up for a future in senior engineering or leadership — apply now. Take the next step in your IT career with a team that's built to support it. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Information Services and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bowman Williams by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Disability insurance Paid paternity leave Paid maternity leave Get notified about new System Administrator jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area . New York City Metropolitan Area $65,000.00-$85,000.00 1 week ago Asbury Park, NJ $69,000.00-$89,000.00 3 months ago New York, NY $70,000.00-$100,000.00 6 months ago New York, NY $85,000.00-$100,000.00 4 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 week ago Stamford, CT $55,000.00-$60,000.00 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$105,000.00 5 days ago Bronx, NY $70,000.00-$90,000.00 3 months ago New York, NY $94,504.11-$121,505.28 1 month ago Systems Administrator- Microsoft 365 Suite We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr