The Phoenix Group
VP, Technical Recruitment | Connecting Elite Tech Talent with Growth-Minded Organizations
Location:
New York City | Hybrid | Full-Time We are a well-established professional services firm with a long-standing reputation for providing expert advisory services to privately held businesses. Our team offers a comprehensive range of support, from financial strategy and analysis to operational consulting, with a focus on delivering high-quality, tailored solutions for our clients. The
Sr. Systems Administrator
will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and improving the organization’s IT infrastructure. This role involves working across Windows, Azure, and virtualized environments, contributing to projects of varying complexity, and serving as an escalation point for technical issues. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, security, and performance, while aligning IT practices with organizational objectives and industry standards. Key Responsibilities
Manage, configure, and troubleshoot servers, storage, and networking equipment, including Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025), Active Directory, ADFS, and Group Policy. Administer and secure Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Maintain virtualization platforms, including VMware, Hyper‑V, and Azure‑local environments. Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for service interruptions. Conduct OS configuration, server hardware maintenance, patching, and software distribution. Manage backups and disaster recovery processes using tools such as Rubrik and Azure. Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls across systems and applications. Support Office 365 environments, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and spam management. Work with Intune and other mobile device management platforms to ensure security and compliance. Automate routine tasks and administrative processes using scripting. Configure and maintain IIS, SSL certificates, SAN infrastructure, enterprise switches, and firewalls. Respond to and resolve escalated tickets, collaborating with internal teams and external service providers. Participate in on‑call rotation to support a 24/7 operational environment. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technology‑related field preferred. 5+ years of relevant IT experience. Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualization technologies. Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure administration and security. Familiarity with networking concepts, storage systems, and enterprise hardware. Relevant certifications (Azure, networking, storage, virtualization) preferred. Personal Attributes
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a collaborative approach. Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Initiative‑driven and proactive, ensuring follow‑through on projects and tasks. Flexible and willing to work outside standard business hours when needed. Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
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Location:
New York City | Hybrid | Full-Time We are a well-established professional services firm with a long-standing reputation for providing expert advisory services to privately held businesses. Our team offers a comprehensive range of support, from financial strategy and analysis to operational consulting, with a focus on delivering high-quality, tailored solutions for our clients. The
Sr. Systems Administrator
will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and improving the organization’s IT infrastructure. This role involves working across Windows, Azure, and virtualized environments, contributing to projects of varying complexity, and serving as an escalation point for technical issues. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, security, and performance, while aligning IT practices with organizational objectives and industry standards. Key Responsibilities
Manage, configure, and troubleshoot servers, storage, and networking equipment, including Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025), Active Directory, ADFS, and Group Policy. Administer and secure Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Maintain virtualization platforms, including VMware, Hyper‑V, and Azure‑local environments. Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for service interruptions. Conduct OS configuration, server hardware maintenance, patching, and software distribution. Manage backups and disaster recovery processes using tools such as Rubrik and Azure. Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls across systems and applications. Support Office 365 environments, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and spam management. Work with Intune and other mobile device management platforms to ensure security and compliance. Automate routine tasks and administrative processes using scripting. Configure and maintain IIS, SSL certificates, SAN infrastructure, enterprise switches, and firewalls. Respond to and resolve escalated tickets, collaborating with internal teams and external service providers. Participate in on‑call rotation to support a 24/7 operational environment. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technology‑related field preferred. 5+ years of relevant IT experience. Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualization technologies. Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure administration and security. Familiarity with networking concepts, storage systems, and enterprise hardware. Relevant certifications (Azure, networking, storage, virtualization) preferred. Personal Attributes
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a collaborative approach. Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Initiative‑driven and proactive, ensuring follow‑through on projects and tasks. Flexible and willing to work outside standard business hours when needed. Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
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