Systems Administrator (3/21)

Job Title: Systems Administrator
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL (on-site)
Job Duration: Contract through June + extension
Job Overview:

• Develop and maintain processes that optimize Microsoft Azure resources.
• Analyze Azure resource performance to identify resource contention and recommend changes or upgrades as needed to ensure optimization.
• Perform Microsoft Entra identification management activities.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, standards, procedures, and systems documentation.
• Work with data center staff, OIT, and users to perform Azure resource deployments, upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Assist Azure application owners/administrators and users with appropriate application access.
• Train infrastructure team members on Azure and Azure best practices as required.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve Windows and Linux server issues with minimal impact on users.
• Write PowerShell scripts to be used to monitor server properties and perform Active Directory and Azure management activities.
• Administer and configure Azure infrastructure security as needed for OIT staff and users.
• Research and recommend appropriate technical solutions to meet functional requirements.
• Provide recommendations for possible process improvements within the Department’s infrastructure team.
• Create schedules for the development and implementation of specific software systems. and
• Perform additional Systems Administrator tasks as required by the Department.

Required Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of Windows server experience.
• Three (3) or more years of Microsoft Azure or Cloud experience.
• Expertise with branching strategy, CI/CD pipeline implementation with Azure pipelines, and version control across environments with Azure repositories.
• Three (3) or more years of Linux server experience.
• Server administration experience with three (3) or more years administering Windows 2016 and newer.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with Active Directory and Domain Name System (DNS) administration in an enterprise environment with 1,000 or more users
• Experience writing, testing, and executing PowerShell scripts.
• Experience working in a virtual server or Cloud environment. and
• Experience installing, maintaining, and supporting third party applications.

Preferred Experience:

• Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management.
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations Certified.
• Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base.
• Experience developing and managing schedules for multiple projects.
• Experience managing waterfall projects.
• Experience with state government projects.
• Experience managing and reporting projects in compliance with Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C.
• Experience working with technical programming teams.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Skills in facilitation and team building.
• Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment.
• Knowledge in other IT areas such as programming and data analytics etc.
• A team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic. and
• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.