Systems Administrator

Posted 5hrs ago

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Systems Administrator remotely troubleshooting and securing client IT environments for Thrive’s managed services platform. Handling escalations across Windows, networks, cloud, and endpoints.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide remote support across diverse, multi-tenant environments
  • Handle escalated incidents and complex service requests
  • Communicate with customers via phone, email, and chat, providing updates and case status
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting of escalated workstation, server, and network issues
  • Analyze and document unfamiliar client server, workstation, and network environments
  • Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex incidents independently
  • Use software utilities and vendor- or application-specific tools to resolve incidents
  • Manage client expectations and communicate troubleshooting actions and resolutions clearly
  • Advise clients on applications, best practices, and infrastructure standards
  • Develop, document, and help implement client standards
  • Identify recurring issues and contribute to permanent resolutions and continuous improvement
  • Review client environments for security risks and participate in change management
  • Monitor and manage escalated service tasks, including prioritization, documentation, and escalation
  • Provide escalated support, mentoring, and technical leadership to other engineers

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting virtual desktops
  • 3–5 years in IT support/operations, including MSP or multi-tenant experience
  • Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra, Exchange/M365 admin, Intune, and SharePoint
  • Competent in networking (Layer 2/3, VLANs, DHCP/DNS, NAT, site-to-site VPNs)
  • Experience with endpoint security (EDR/AV), backup/DR, and patch management
  • Proficient with PowerShell scripting and automation
  • Strong incident management, change control, and documentation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Availability to work after hours or participate in on-call rotations as required
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Preferred certifications: CompTIA Network+ / A+; Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102); ITIL v4 Foundation (modules)