Michigan Staffing
Senior Systems Administrator
Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm. With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward- advancing the whole community today and well into the future. The Senior Systems Administrator leads the design, implementation, and optimization of the organization's on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including servers, network, storage systems, and enterprise applications. This role manages critical systems, oversees backups and data management, and ensures high availability and compliance. The Senior Systems Administrator guides and coaches others, resolves escalated technical issues and supports IT projects and strategic initiatives. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership and operational oversight. Your Responsibilities
System & Server Administration
Maintain, monitor, and optimize servers, storage, and cloud infrastructure Manage OS installation, updates, server provisioning, firmware, and performance/capacity optimization Plan, approve, and implement installations or upgrades of critical software and enterprise applications Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
Networking & Directory Services Management
Design, implement, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, firewalls, switches, and ISP connections Manage Active Directory, domain controllers, DHCP/DNS, and group policies for security and efficiency Resolve escalated network and directory issues and recommend operational improvements Ensure high availability, compliance, and alignment with organizational IT standards
Backup & Data Management
Oversee physical and virtual backups, recovery testing, and storage systems Manage SAN storage, server storage, SQL databases, and storage architecture Develop and maintain backup/recovery procedures aligned with business continuity requirements Monitor and optimize storage performance, capacity, and reliability
Team Support, Tickets & Documentation
Coach and support direct reports, fostering skill development Assist with escalated tickets and provide hands-on resolution when needed Maintain accurate system documentation and participate in technical system reviews Collaborate with other IT teams to maintain secure and efficient infrastructure Provide guidance and coaching to other IT members on complex technical tasks
Requirements
Talents/Strengths: Analytical problem-solving, hands-on technical skills, mentoring capability, collaboration, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous learning Responsibility Horizon: annual to biannual Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience Experience: 5-8 years of systems administration experience; hands-on with servers, networks, backups, storage, and cloud systems Skills: Strong proficiency in server, network, and storage administration with expertise in backup/recovery, AVD, and troubleshooting Licensing: Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Azure Administrator, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, CompTIA Network+, Server+) Preferred Qualifications: Make technical decisions regarding server, network, storage, and enterprise application configurations. Approve implementation of system updates, upgrades, and configuration changes for critical infrastructure and enterprise software. Guide and authorize others on escalated tasks, troubleshooting, and project execution
Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm. With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 750+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward- advancing the whole community today and well into the future. The Senior Systems Administrator leads the design, implementation, and optimization of the organization's on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including servers, network, storage systems, and enterprise applications. This role manages critical systems, oversees backups and data management, and ensures high availability and compliance. The Senior Systems Administrator guides and coaches others, resolves escalated technical issues and supports IT projects and strategic initiatives. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership and operational oversight. Your Responsibilities
System & Server Administration
Maintain, monitor, and optimize servers, storage, and cloud infrastructure Manage OS installation, updates, server provisioning, firmware, and performance/capacity optimization Plan, approve, and implement installations or upgrades of critical software and enterprise applications Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
Networking & Directory Services Management
Design, implement, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, firewalls, switches, and ISP connections Manage Active Directory, domain controllers, DHCP/DNS, and group policies for security and efficiency Resolve escalated network and directory issues and recommend operational improvements Ensure high availability, compliance, and alignment with organizational IT standards
Backup & Data Management
Oversee physical and virtual backups, recovery testing, and storage systems Manage SAN storage, server storage, SQL databases, and storage architecture Develop and maintain backup/recovery procedures aligned with business continuity requirements Monitor and optimize storage performance, capacity, and reliability
Team Support, Tickets & Documentation
Coach and support direct reports, fostering skill development Assist with escalated tickets and provide hands-on resolution when needed Maintain accurate system documentation and participate in technical system reviews Collaborate with other IT teams to maintain secure and efficient infrastructure Provide guidance and coaching to other IT members on complex technical tasks
Requirements
Talents/Strengths: Analytical problem-solving, hands-on technical skills, mentoring capability, collaboration, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous learning Responsibility Horizon: annual to biannual Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience Experience: 5-8 years of systems administration experience; hands-on with servers, networks, backups, storage, and cloud systems Skills: Strong proficiency in server, network, and storage administration with expertise in backup/recovery, AVD, and troubleshooting Licensing: Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Azure Administrator, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, CompTIA Network+, Server+) Preferred Qualifications: Make technical decisions regarding server, network, storage, and enterprise application configurations. Approve implementation of system updates, upgrades, and configuration changes for critical infrastructure and enterprise software. Guide and authorize others on escalated tasks, troubleshooting, and project execution