• Lead Systems Administrator

    Robert Half Technology (North Kingstown, RI)


    Description

    Lead Systems Administrator

    Overview:

    Our organization is seeking a proactive and highly skilled Lead Windows Systems Administrator to oversee and maintain our Windows-based systems while spearheading a diverse team of IT professionals. This hybrid role combines a 50% focus on technical, hands-on systems administration and a 50% focus on team leadership and operational management. The ideal candidate will blend technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities to deliver seamless IT solutions, enhance organizational performance, and drive technology modernization initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    Systems Administration – 50%

     

    + Windows System Management: Oversee the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025).

    + Security Measures: Implement security protocols, system updates, and patch management to protect sensitive data and infrastructure (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025).

    + Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve performance issues, service disruptions, and capacity planning to safeguard smooth operations.

    + Cloud Integration: Lead cloud-based initiatives, including migration to hybrid or fully cloud infrastructures like Azure or AWS (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025).

    + Automation and Optimization: Deploy automation tools to optimize system performance, scalability, and efficiency, supporting our AI and machine learning initiatives (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025).

     

    Leadership and Management – 50%

     

    + Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of systems administrators, providing resources, guidance, and development opportunities to address skills gaps and improve team performance (Source: Barriers to Success).

    + Strategic Planning: Partner with IT leadership to align daily operations with long-term strategies, focusing on technology modernization and reducing technical debt (Source: Key Skills for Tackling Technical Debt).

    + Collaboration: Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to share insights, address operational challenges, and support business objectives (Source: Barriers to Success).

    + Project Execution: Oversee the successful delivery of key initiatives, such as process transformation, cloud migration, and security enhancements.

    + Budget Oversight: Assist in resource allocation and budgeting to ensure projects remain within scope while meeting quality expectations.

    Requirements

    Technical Skills:

    + 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in a Windows systems administration role.

    + Expertise in managing Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.

    + Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.

    + Familiarity with cloud services including Azure or AWS, with a focus on seamless migrations and integrations.

    + Strong understanding of data backup/restore systems, disaster recovery plans, and end-to-end system monitoring.

    + Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and automation tools in enterprise IT environments (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025).

    Leadership and Business Acumen:

    + Proven leadership experience managing IT teams, enabling skill-building, and driving employee engagement (Source: Barriers to Success).

    + Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and foster cross-department alignment.

    + Knowledge in addressing technical debt and implementing scalable system frameworks for modernization (Source: Key Skills for Tackling Technical Debt).

    + Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

     

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