Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows and Linux server environments (on premises and cloud-based).
Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, identity, access controls, and authentication services.
Perform system patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery testing.
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
Maintain system documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
Participate in on call and incident response activities as required.
Provision, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure resources to support application development and hosting needs.
Implement and maintain Azure resource governance, cost controls, and best practices.
Collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure Azure environments meet NFPA security and compliance requirements.
Support hybrid environments integrating on premises infrastructure with Azure services.
Partner with Application Development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
Deploy and maintain self-hosted build and deployment agents where required.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting tools.
Improve system reliability, scalability, and deployment consistency through automation and standardization.
Troubleshoot build, deployment, and environment-related issues in collaboration with developers.
Serve as a technical advisor to development teams on infrastructure, performance, and operational considerations.
Identify opportunities to modernize infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to infrastructure and DevOps roadmaps.
Mentor junior administrators and contribute to knowledge sharing within IT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar infrastructure-focused role.
Hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments; Linux experience preferred.
Experience provisioning and managing Microsoft Azure resources.
Working knowledge of DevOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell required; Bash or Python a plus).
Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Trustworthy and reliable.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have proximity to Quincy MA; role is 30% in office.
Able to work after-hours when needed and respond to incidents.

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Windows Server administrationLinux administrationActive DirectoryGroup Policysystem patchingdisaster recoveryMicrosoft AzureInfrastructure as Code (IaC)scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)CI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills

troubleshootingdocumentationcommunicationreliabilitytask managementprioritizationmentoringcollaborationincident responseknowledge sharing

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technologyBachelor’s degree in Computer Science