Lead Systems Administrator (Infrastructure Owner) - Full Time W2 ONLY

We’re seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to take full ownership of a multi-site IT infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on, high-accountability role responsible for networking, systems, security, and end-user technology across a distributed organization.This role reports directly to the CIO and is ideal for someone who can independently assess an environment, identify gaps, implement improvements, and maintain operational stability across all infrastructure layers.What You’ll OwnEnd-to-end infrastructure: servers, networking, security, and endpointsMicrosoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, Windows ServeNetwork infrastructure: firewalls, VPN, VLANs, routing/switching, wirelessEndpoint management: imaging, deployment, patching, lifecycle managementsecurity controls: MFA, endpoint protection, access managementbackup, disaster recovery, and virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)VoIP and collaboration systemsL2/L3 escalation support and Help Desk leadershipdocumentation, standardization, and infrastructure improvement initiativeWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of progressive systems/infrastructure administration experienceProven ownership of IT environments in multi-site organizationsStrong hands-on experience withMicrosoft 365 + Windows Server + Active Directory, Networking and firewall administration, Endpoint management (Intune or equivalent) Security fundamentals and identity managementExperience supporting both office and field/remote usersStrong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skillsAbility to operate independently with high accountabiltyWhy This RoleFull infrastructure ownership, not just a component Direct access to executive leadershipHigh autonomy and decision-making authorityOpportunity to modernize and improve the entire IT environmentStable, long-term, operations-focused organization