Senior Enterprise Systems Administrator (Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure)

Contract Position | 12 Months  | Miami, FL

Position Overview

Our client is a leading energy company seeking an experienced Senior IT Systems Administrator with 11-15 years of expertise in hybrid cloud environments, enterprise directory services, and virtualized infrastructure. This role requires a technical professional who can manage complex systems across on-premises and cloud platforms while maintaining high availability and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure spanning on-premises and cloud platforms
• Manage enterprise directory services including Active Directory, LDAP, and identity management systems
• Oversee virtualized infrastructure using VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies
• Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and optimization across enterprise environments
• Lead system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure modernization projects
• Implement and maintain security policies, patch management, and compliance standards
• Provide tier 3 support for complex technical issues and system outages
• Mentor junior administrators and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Document system configurations, procedures, and maintain technical architecture diagrams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 11-15 years of hands-on experience in systems administration
• Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Extensive experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS/DHCP
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Strong virtualization experience with VMware vSphere or equivalent
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, or other automation scripting
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, VLANs, and firewalls
• Relevant certifications preferred (MCSE, VCP, AWS/Azure certifications)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of up to $51/hour
• 12-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the energy sector
• Professional development and skill enhancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with experienced technical teams

Location: Miami, FL (On-site required)
Schedule: Standard business hours, 40 hours per week