Sr. Systems Administrator

Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for a
Senior Systems Administrator
on behalf of our client, a nationally recognized leader in industrial and business solutions with a long-standing reputation for excellence and innovation.

This is a
contract-to-hire onsite opportunity in St. Paul, MN
for a hands-on Microsoft Systems Administrator to maintain and modernize enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about system reliability, uptime, and modernization.

Perks:

• Competitive pay rate up to $62.70/hr in addition to medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
• Contract-to-hire potential with a stable, long-established organization
• Opportunity to lead enterprise modernization and disaster recovery initiatives
• Collaborative IT culture with strong cross-functional partnerships
• Standard business hours and supportive work environment

What you will be doing:

• Administering, maintaining, and optimizing Microsoft Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies to ensure secure, reliable operations
• Supporting server virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware) and Microsoft Azure environments
• Performing patch management, performance tuning, and system upgrades
• Implementing and testing disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
• Administering Exchange and O365 environments
• Monitoring system health, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring uptime across critical systems
• Documenting infrastructure configurations, procedures, and network diagrams
• Collaborating with IT and business teams on infrastructure improvements and modernization projects

What you will need:

• 5–10 years of experience as a Microsoft Systems Administrator or in a similar role
• Strong hands-on expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Proven experience with virtualization (Hyper-V or VMware) and Microsoft Azure administration
• Solid background in disaster recovery planning, redundancy, and system performance optimization
• Proficiency in O365 and Exchange Online management
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with excellent documentation skills
• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• Relevant certifications a plus (MCSA, MCSE, Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional)

About You:
You're a proactive, solutions-oriented systems administrator who takes pride in creating reliable, scalable, and secure environments. You thrive in a collaborative IT team, communicate effectively across departments, and bring structure and efficiency to complex technical environments.

Interested?
Apply today to join Scion Technology's client's growing IT team in St. Paul, MN We look forward to learning more about your experience and discussing this exciting opportunity further.

About Our Firm:
Scion Technology is a national award-winning technical and IT staffing firm Since 2006, we've had the pleasure of placing thousands of exceptional candidates into impactful roles across the country. Through our innovative recruiting solutions, we support executive leadership searches, direct hire technical placements, and contract staffing across a wide range of industries.

Scion has been recognized by
Forbes
as one of
America's Best Recruitment Firms
and has consistently ranked among the
Best Executive Search Firms
. We are also a proud recipient of the
ClearlyRated Best of Staffing
award and have been acknowledged by the
Business Times
as a top recruitment firm.

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Scion Technology, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider. We are committed to building inclusive, equitable workplaces and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. For opportunities located in jurisdictions with fair chance ordinances, we consider all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.