Systems Administrator III

Mount Pleasant, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This opportunity is open only to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LDRs)

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Systems Administrator III to serve as a senior-level technical expert responsible for managing maintaining and optimizing enterprise systems and infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring uptime security and scalability across server storage and cloud environments. The role will provide advanced support for infrastructure initiatives lead complex system implementations and mentor junior administrators.

Job Responsibilities:

Endpoint Management & Engineering

o Design deploy and optimize enterprise endpoint configurations using Microsoft Intune and Autopilot

o Manage device provisioning application deployment patching and policy enforcement across Windows and macOS platforms.

o Engineer and maintain Autopilot compliance and conditional access policies in Microsoft Entra (Azure AD).

o Integrate endpoint security with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint BitLocker and third-party solutions.

o Develop advanced PowerShell scripts to automate endpoint tasks reporting and remediation workflows.

Networking & Connectivity

o Diagnose and resolve network-related endpoint issues (DNS DHCP IP conflicts routing VPN wireless connectivity).

o Work closely with the network operations team to ensure endpoints maintain secure and consistent connectivity to corporate resources.

o Utilize advanced knowledge of TCP/IP ports firewalls and routing to identify and resolve endpoint communication issues.

o Assist in the configuration and troubleshooting of Fortinet firewalls Fortinet Switches FortiNet Access Points Meraki Access Points and Zscaler Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.

Security & Compliance

o Implement and maintain endpoint security baselines encryption and conditional access policies.

o Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to detect investigate and remediate endpoint vulnerabilities or incidents.

o Ensure endpoint compliance with corporate standards and regulatory frameworks.

o Contribute to audits vulnerability assessments and remediation planning.

Collaboration & Leadership

o Serve as a technical mentor to junior administrators and help desk technicians providing guidance on complex endpoint and networking issues.

o Collaborate cross-functionally with networking infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to maintain end-to-end endpoint reliability and security.

o Document system configurations policies and processes for knowledge sharing and continuity.

o Participate in major endpoint-related projects migrations and upgrades.

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field (or equivalent work experience).

5 years of experience in enterprise endpoint management with at least 2 years in a senior or engineering-level role.

Demonstrated experience managing Microsoft Intune Entra (Azure AD) AD DS and Windows 10/11 environments.

Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP networking DNS DHCP and VPN troubleshooting.

Experience supporting macOS devices in a mixed environment.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Technical Skills

o Advanced proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation monitoring and reporting.

o Expertise in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune/SCCM) and Active Directory GPO management.

o Familiarity with Fortinet firewall and VPN solutions.

o Experience or understanding of Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) or Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) preferred.

o Strong understanding of endpoint security controls encryption and zero-trust access concepts.

Preferred Certifications

o Microsoft Certified: Intune Administrator (MD-102) Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or equivalent.

o Fortinet NSE or Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional (ZCCP) a plus.

o CompTIA Network or equivalent networking certification preferred.

Key Competencies

o Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities especially for cross-layer endpoint and network issues.

o Excellent communication skills for technical collaboration and documentation.

o Proven ability to balance operational responsibilities with project-based initiatives.

o Commitment to continuous learning and technology improvement.

o Team-oriented mindset with the ability to mentor and lead by example.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time occasional stooping and reaching; May require lifting up to 25 pounds; requires normal range of vision and hearing with or without accommodations.

Requires up to 50% travel

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

This opportunity is open only to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LDRs)We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Systems Administrator III to serve as a senior-level technical expert responsible for managing maintaining and optimizing enterprise systems and infrastructure. This ro...