Senior System Administrator

The salary range (or hiring range) for this exempt position has been established at: $135,000- $145,000.

The above salary range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Cape Fox Shared Services is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our talented IT team. The Senior Systems Administrator serves as a technical leader within Cape Fox, responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining the organization's server, network, and cloud infrastructure. This role provides expert-level support and hands-on administration across Windows servers, virtualization platforms, firewalls, switches, storage, and enterprise applications. The Senior Systems Administrator ensures the stability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems while driving infrastructure improvements, leading technical projects, and supporting strategic IT initiatives. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to support a high-performing, secure enterprise environment.

* Design, administer, and optimize Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and core network components.

* Manage on-premises and cloud infrastructure-including virtual machines, identity services, backups, security configurations, and enterprise applications throughout their full lifecycle.

* Oversee firewalls, switches, wireless networks, and VPN systems to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across all Cape Fox locations.

* Lead patching, updates, monitoring, and performance tuning while providing Tier 3 escalation support for complex incidents and outages.

* Troubleshoot advanced system, network, and integration issues across both on-premises and cloud environments to minimize operational impact.

* Implement and enforce security best practices, including access controls, encryption, logging, monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening aligned with CMMC/NIST requirements.

* Conduct regular system health checks, security audits, and risk assessments, documenting findings and remediating gaps proactively.

* Develop scripts, automation tools, and streamlined workflows to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.

* Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including configurations, procedures, diagrams, policies, and system change records.

* Collaborate with IT leadership and external partners (vendors, MSPs, MSSPs) on strategic planning, solution evaluations, infrastructure modernization, and technical project implementations.

* Mentor junior administrators and support staff, providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer to elevate team capabilities.