Senior System Admistrator (47312)
Palmer Group
Finance | Full Time | Remote | West Des Moines
Posted: 7/21/25
Job Description
Our client in West Des Moines is seeking a seasoned Senior System Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft 365. In this leadership role, you'll not only provide advanced technical support but also mentor team members and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!
Work model:
Remote
What you will do:
Implement and manage system and application monitoring tools, monitoring software, wellness check scripts, processes, and procedures
Monitor and report relevant information regarding system and application security, availability, performance, usage, etc.
Manage and implement patch management and server maintenance tools
Maintain system configurations to meet corporate policies and guidelines for quality and security
Participate in business continuity tests and maintenance of continuity plans
Provide server and PC Support
Configure/install approved baseline operating systems, commercial-off-the-shelf applications, and tools
Upgrade and sustain software and hardware, including virus protection, operating systems, etc.
Ensure software licenses are in compliance by maintaining the company's hardware and software inventory
Troubleshoot problems, root cause diagnostics, and resolution implementation
Publish and maintain department process and procedure documents
Provide system application expertise, support, training, and guidance to end users and IT personnel
Support maintenance and project release schedules outside of the regular work shift
Be on call for application, server, and network support on the weekends
What you will need to be successful:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or 5+ years of work experience in computer systems and systems applications support
3+ years of experience supporting, configuring, and optimizing Microsoft 365
Thorough understanding of Microsoft 365 best practices
Skilled with Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Defender, etc.) and Microsoft 365 security (data loss protection, group policy, Intune policy, Entra, active directory, etc.)
Deadline to Apply 8/15/25