I.T. Systems Administrator - Stability Technology

This position is 6-months Contract-to-Hire with infrequent visits to our client's office in Irvine, CA (95% remote).

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Systems Administrator. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and supporting enterprise systems, including Windows Server environments, VMware, AWS, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Citrix. Additionally, experience with single sign-on (SSO) solutions, preferably OKTA, is highly desirable. The role requires expertise in system administration, maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and issue resolution to ensure seamless IT operations.

Key Responsibilities:

System Administration and Maintenance:

• Administer, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (all versions).
• Manage and optimize virtualized environments using VMware.
• Oversee cloud-based infrastructure in AWS and Azure Active Directory.

Enterprise Tool Support:

• Manage Microsoft 365 services, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement, configure, and maintain single sign-on solutions, preferably with OKTA.
• Administer and troubleshoot Citrix environments for application delivery and desktop virtualization.

Upgrades and Patch Management:

• Plan and execute system upgrades and patches to maintain security and performance.
• Conduct proactive monitoring and capacity planning for IT infrastructure.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

• Diagnose and resolve complex system and network issues promptly.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve escalated IT support requests.
• Document procedures, configurations, and incident resolutions in a knowledge base.

Qualifications and Skills:

Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in managing Windows Server (all versions).
• Strong experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure Active Directory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and services.
• Familiarity with single sign-on (SSO) solutions, preferably OKTA.
• Proficiency with Citrix environments for application and desktop delivery.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in IT systems administration.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise-level IT tools and environments.