IT Systems Administrator (Philadelphia)

We are seeking an intermediate level Systems Administrator for a permanent full-time position and requires 3 days onsite per week.You will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of for the Windows, Active Directory, and Azure environments.This role provides Level 2 and 3 escalation within the infrastructure/security team 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.Responsibilities:Administer and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.Perform daily operational tasks in Azure/Entra, including VM management, VNet/NSG configuration, storage, monitoring, and backups.Support and troubleshoot issues involving Azure hybrid identity (Entra Connect).Provide Level 2 and 3 escalation for systems-related incidents and service requests.Monitor system health, performance, and capacity; apply patches and updates.Perform backup/restore operations and ensure recovery readiness.Conduct log analysis and root-cause troubleshooting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and OS-level logs.Collaborate with other SysAdmins, network, security, web/application, and SQL teams.Support infrastructure-related components of business applications and peripheral systems (e.g., integrations, printers, and warehouse/RF devices).Follow standards and direction set by the Lead SysAdmin/Architect.Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.Qualifications:3–6 years of hands‐on experience in a Systems Administrator role, including 2-3 years of experience working with Azure.Strong experience with Windows Server and Active Directory administration (users, groups, OUs, GPO basics, DNS/DHCP).Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, subnets, routing basics, firewall concepts, DNS).Operational experience with Microsoft Azure, including Virtual Machines, VNets, NSGs, routing basics, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor and basic Log Analytics and Hybrid identity components (Entra Connect).Microsoft 365 administrationExperience supporting enterprise or mid-sized environments.Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities, especially log-driven debugging.Basic PowerShell scripting for administration tasksAbility to handle Level 2/3 support independently while collaborating with senior team members.Nice to Have:Experience with Linux or Unix hardwareFamiliarity with Cloudflare conceptsUnderstanding of SQL connectivity troubleshooting.Experience working in ITIL driven or structured operational environments.We offer a competitive salary, benefits, paid vacation and more. Please apply today!