**Eligible for W2 work only**

***Must live in the KC Metro area***

6-Month Contract to Hire

Hybrid role (4 days on-site in Lenexa)

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator for its corporate Information Technology operations based in Lenexa, Kansas . This position includes but is not limited to the following duties:

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain various Azure SaaS Cloud Services such as Azure AD, Azure Local, AIP, ATP, ASR, CAS, EM+S, Teams, Intune, AAD Connect, Exchange Online and O365.
• Optimize Azure buildouts for cost/performance (VM optimization, reserved instances, etc.)
• Recommend, develop, plan, manage, implement, and fully document IT projects
• Identify improvements to IT documentation, network maps, processes/procedures, and tickets
• Manage and respond to escalated support tickets
• Research products and new technologies to increase efficiency of business and operations
• Be the escalation point for Field Techs, Software Administrators, and Service Desk Technicians
• Keep all tickets and projects updated and track time in a detailed format
• Maintain documentation on standard procedures, common troubleshooting steps, known issues, etc. within a knowledge base or wiki
• Maintain inventory of systems, servers, applications, services, etc. (SharePoint, Service Now, or other asset management solutions)
• Perform daily health checks on all systems through various monitoring solutions (Logic Monitor, vCenter, email alerts, etc.) and review/verify/resolve/document
• Deploy servers, systems, applications, environments, etc. using documented guidelines and procedures
• Ability to lead an Infrastructure project to successful completion
• Ability to operate autonomously

Qualifications:

• Basic Requirements: 1-4 + years of networking and IT Infrastructure experience with a focus on networking concepts
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field – OR – an equivalent combination of experience and industry certifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team first mentality
• Current intermediate level certifications or willingness to get certified (Ex. VCP, CCNA, Intermediate MS certification, or other equivalent certifications)
• Perferred Requirements: Experience with cloud architecture, security, and management
• Experience with Office 365 and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Meraki and Dell networking technologies
• Experience with general system administration
• Experience with FortiNet Firewall Devices
• Certifications preferred: VCP-NV, Network +, Security +, ITILv3, Cloud Centric Certifications such as the CCSP or Azure/Office 365 Administration