Systems Administrator II

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator II to join a national healthcare organization providing home and community-based care to patients and families across the United States. This is a Hybrid role in Columbia, MD, requiring in office attendance Tuesday - Thursday*

The Systems Administrator II is responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This role focuses on security remediation, Windows server administration, identity and access management, and Microsoft cloud technologies including Azure and Entra ID.

The ideal candidate has a strong systems administration background, experience supporting Microsoft environments, and a security-focused mindset.

Responsibilities of the Systems Administrator II:

• Administer and support Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and domain services.
• Perform security remediation activities, including vulnerability remediation, patching, and system hardening.
• Support identity and access management platforms, including Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Assist with administration and support of Microsoft Azure and Entra environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server, infrastructure, and user access issues.
• Monitor system health and respond to operational alerts and incidents.
• Support virtualization, backup, and disaster recovery platforms.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Follow change management, incident management, and ITSM processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams on operational and project-related work.
• Utilize PowerShell for basic automation and administrative tasks when needed.
• Participate in after-hours maintenance and support as required.

Qualifications for the Systems Administrator II:

• 4+ years of Systems Administration experience in a Microsoft environment.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • DNS and DHCP
  • Group Policy
  • Azure and/or Entra ID
  • Identity and Access Management concepts
• Experience with security remediation and vulnerability management.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Desired:
  • Experience with Okta administration.
  • Experience with VMware or other virtualization platforms.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow and ITSM processes.
  • Basic PowerShell scripting experience.
  • Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.

Compensation for the Systems Administrator II:

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 09/10. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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