Lead Systems Administrator

Woolpert

. Plan, design, and operate the organization’s global IT systems infrastructure across Public, Private, and US Government cloud environments .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,200 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing global IT systems infrastructure across various cloud environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and operational excellence. Proficient in leading teams, developing policies, and implementing best practices to enhance system performance and data integrity.

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IT Infrastructure ManagementEntra/Active Directory AdministrationCloud Security ComplianceCapacity ManagementITIL Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Capacity ManagementEntra/Active Directory ConfigurationMicrosoft M365 AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationLinux Server AdministrationPowerShell ScriptingVMware High-Performance ComputeAzure ManagementAWS Cloud ManagementGoogle Cloud Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationTask PrioritizationResearch AbilityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

VDI PlatformsMicrosoft Unified SupportHyper-VCost Management ToolsCompliance Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in ITITI V4 CertificationDoD Security Clearance Preferred

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceSOXHIPAASOC-2GDPRNIST 800CMMCData Retention PracticesIT M&A ActivitiesCloud Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, design, and operate the organization’s global IT systems infrastructure across Public, Private, and US Government cloud environments
Ensure high levels of data integrity and availability
Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures for system provisioning, uptime, and regulatory compliance
Lead capacity planning, project delivery, performance analysis, and disaster recovery planning
Manage a growing global team of System Administrators across multiple time zones
Report to the Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations
Report enterprise-wide system status, performance, utilization, trends, and business show-back / charge-back
Maintain knowledge of IT-related laws, trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
Justify enterprise IT expenditures through business cases and ROI/TCO calculations
Partner with IT Security to define, communicate, and enforce compliance policies
Develop and maintain change, availability, backup, incident management, and process documentation procedures
Manage IT M&A discovery, strategy, planning, integration, migration, troubleshooting, and operational support
Integrate Entra/AD, M365 tenants, server and storage infrastructure, SaaS platforms, VDI, and B2B/B2C environments
Develop SLAs and KPIs aligned with business objectives and customer experience
Ensure adherence to system allocation, limitation, and availability SLAs
Develop and deliver employee training on best practices and compliance requirements
Maintain oversight of IT projects, initiatives, and trends to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related IT field
10+ years working in the IT industry
3+ years in a team lead role
ITI V4 Certification Preferred
Extensive experience in the configuration, installation, and administration of Entra/Active Directory, Microsoft M365 (Commercial) & G365 (Government), Windows & Linux Servers, and VDI platforms
Proven track record with capacity management
Proven track record of securing cloud environments to US Federal and State requirements; DoD / CMMC compliance experience preferred
Proven experience operating, designing, and implementing compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, SOC-2, GDPR, and NIST 800
Experience managing IT M&A activities
Experience operating DoD IT system environments; security clearance preferred; USA citizenship required
Proven track record of implementing and operating ITIL best practices
In-depth understanding of Microsoft Active Directory / Entra ID design principles and practices
Extensive PowerShell knowledge and experience
Working knowledge of the NIST 800-171 security framework
Experience working with Microsoft Unified/Premier Support
Solid experience architecting and supporting Windows Server environments
Experience with Azure management and Cost Management
Experience building and operating VMware and Hyper-V High-Performance Compute environments
Experience with AWS and Google Cloud environments
Proven experience developing, operating, and submitting system compliance reports
Knowledge of applicable data retention practices and laws
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to conduct research into issues, standards, and products
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment
Applicants must already possess work authorization in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time
Retirement plan
Fitness reimbursement
Pet insurance
Identity protection
Technology stipend
Employee assistance program