Systems Administrator
- Houston, TX, United States
$35.63 to $41.25 USD / hour
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Pay
- $35.63 to $41.25 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 5 years of IT support experience, preferably in healthcare, clinical, or similarly regulated environments.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support client environments across Houston, Texas, in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position focuses on maintaining core Microsoft infrastructure, assisting end users, and helping keep systems secure, stable, and well documented. The ideal candidate brings strong technical troubleshooting skills, works comfortably across server, desktop, and network environments, and is prepared to travel occasionally between local client sites.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server platforms for multiple client organizations.
- Set up and support user profiles, endpoint devices, access permissions, and software licensing to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Investigate and resolve advanced technical issues involving hardware, operating systems, business applications, and connectivity.
- Provide hands-on support for network environments, including core infrastructure configuration and ongoing issue resolution.
- Assist with the upkeep of connected systems and end-user workstations to promote reliable performance across client sites.
- Follow established security and operational standards for account access, data protection, backup processes, and system settings.
- Create clear technical documentation covering environments, procedures, support activity, and issue resolutions within service platforms.
- Travel to client locations as needed to deploy, service, troubleshoot, and replace IT equipment.
- At least 5 years of IT support experience, preferably in healthcare, clinical, or similarly regulated environments.
- Practical experience administering Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server systems.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts such as routing, switching, TCP/IP, and VLANs.
- Knowledge of compliance-focused IT practices related to secure systems and protected data.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose technical problems efficiently and maintain accurate support documentation.
- Ability to lift and move IT equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel occasionally between sites in the Gulf Coast region.
- Additional exposure to Windows 10, Dell hardware, Citrix technologies, and Linux is beneficial.