Systems Administrator- HYBRID IN PITTSBURGH, PA (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY) at A.C. Coy

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Windows Server, Azure, Identity And Access Management, Endpoint Management, Monitoring, Security Operations, Hyper-V, VMware, RDS/VDI, Azure VMs, Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics, Azure AD, Intune, SCCM, PowerShell

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Overview Location: Hybrid arrangement; Office located near Downtown Pittsburgh, PA Job Type: Contract to Hire/Full time Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card A.C. Coy is currently seeking candidates for a Systems Admin role. The System Administrator is responsible for the stability, security, and operational maturity of on‑prem and cloud infrastructure across a multi‑site environment. This role focuses on Windows Server, identity and access management, endpoint management, monitoring, and security operations, with increasing emphasis on standardization, auditability, and automation as IT functions are insourced. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, documentation‑driven, and comfortable operating in a regulated, acquisition‑heavy enterprise environment. This role is hands‑on, operationally critical, and suited for administrators who value disciplined execution, clear ownership, and enterprise‑grade reliability. Responsibilities Administer Windows Server (AD, Group Policy), Hyper-V/VMware, and RDS/VDI platforms Manage Azure VMs, resource groups, and automation tasks (e.g., Update Management, backup policies) Monitor and investigate events via Microsoft Sentinel and Log Analytics Support identity management: Azure AD, conditional access, and SSO Manage Intune and SCCM for endpoint provisioning, patching, and compliance Perform system patching, backups, and DR planning Support M365 environment (Exchange Online, Defender, SharePoint) Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams Document configurations and procedures; mentor junior team members Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Required: 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar role in a Windows‑centric enterprise environment Core Azure Platform Experience (required) Demonstrated hands on operational experience- not just exposure Real experience administering Azure Virtual Machines, resource groups, storage accounts, and network dependencies (VNets, NSGs, routing) Clear understanding of core Azure services and when to use them (VMs vs App Services, storage types, Azure SQL basics) Experience managing backups, availability, and recovery, not just deploying resourcIdentity & Access Management Identity & Access Management Hands on administration of Entra ID / Azure AD (users, groups, roles, RBAC) Experience with Conditional Access, MFA enforcement, SSO, and B2B access Understanding of identity integration with Microsoft 365, Intune, and third party SaaS apps Automation & Scripting Ability Practical experience with PowerShell for Azure and M365 administration Comfort reading and modifying existing scripts Monitoring, Health, and Operational Awareness Azure experience must include keeping things running- not just building them Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Service Health Security First Mindset Understanding of Defender for Cloud / Defender for Endpoint concepts Experience securing: VM access Identity (least privilege, role separation) Storage (encryption, access controls) Documentation, Process, and Audit Readiness Preferred: Exposure to FortiGate firewalls and security event triage Exposure to Microsoft Defender security tooling Familiarity with Cisco Umbrella or similar DNS/security platforms Experience supporting multi‑site or acquisition‑driven environments Experience using Microsoft Sentinel for monitoring and incident investigation Familiarity with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow

Responsibilities

The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining the stability, security, and operational maturity of on-premise and cloud infrastructure across multiple sites, focusing heavily on Windows Server, identity management, and endpoint operations. Key duties include administering Windows Server platforms, managing Azure resources, monitoring security events, and supporting the M365 environment.