Pacific Staffing is recruiting a Senior Systems Administrator for a respected Sacramento-based organization known for its strong technical standards, operational reliability, and commitment to service excellence. This newly created role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments and excels in systems administration, advanced troubleshooting, project leadership, and cross-team technical mentorship. Our client offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional development, and a stable work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term career growth.
- $120,000-$130,000/Hour (DOE) + Bonus
- Hybrid after 90 Days of training. Ability to travel -day trips
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Windows Server, and core enterprise systems.
- Serve as the Level 3 escalation point for complex issues across identity, endpoints, applications, servers, cloud services, and security controls.
- Lead technology projects, including planning, testing, integration, and implementation, while maintaining strong documentation and change-management practices.
- Monitor systems, logs, alerts, and events to identify risks, recurring issues, and opportunities for automation, reliability, and operational improvement.
- Coordinate with managed service providers and vendors while mentoring technical staff and supporting cross-team knowledge transfer.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Windows Server, Intune, and enterprise systems administration.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform root-cause analysis across identity, networking, applications, servers, and cloud services.
- Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise connectivity troubleshooting.
- Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting tools for automation, diagnostics, and process improvement; strong analytical and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience) plus 5+ years of progressive IT experience; regulated industry experience preferred.
