Systems Administrator
Salt Lake City, Utah
Contract to Hire
$38 to $40 per hour contract with a conversion salary of $80 to $85K annually + bonus

Summary
We are looking for a mid-level Systems Administrator to help build and support a modern, cloud-first IT environment. This role will serve as an escalation point for Help Desk issues, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in bringing IT operations fully in-house.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

Administer and support Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
Manage identity, access, and security configurations through admin portals
Act as an escalation point for Help Desk tickets and complex technical issues
Mentor and support Help Desk staff through coaching and technical guidance
Support SaaS tools including Jira, Atlassian products, Zoom, and Slack
Assist with endpoint management, policy enforcement, and device security
Partner cross-functionally to ensure systems align with business needs
Contribute to IT documentation, standards, and long-term infrastructure planning
Help establish internal IT and security best practices as the organization scales

Requirements

3+ years of Systems Administrator experience (not entry-level)
Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
Microsoft professional certifications
Strong Windows administration experience
Experience supporting SaaS applications and collaboration tools
Basic proficiency in Linux system and scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
Familiarity with Jira or Atlassian tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and independently
Proven ability to serve as an escalation point and technical resource

Bonus Skills

CompTIA Security+ or Network+
Linux administration experience
Prior experience mentoring or leading junior IT staff (without direct management responsibility)
Experience helping transition IT services from third-party providers to internal teams

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