Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator
Salt Lake City, Utah
6-month contract-to-hire
$50 to $60 per hour contract with a conversion salary of $105K to $120K annually

Summary
We're seeking a Systems Administrator focused on enterprise collaboration tools to lead the deployment, optimization, and management of platforms like Microsoft Office 365, Teams, and Proofpoint. This role drives innovation in communication systems, supports thousands of users, and ensures secure, efficient collaboration across the organization. The ideal candidate combines hands-on administration experience, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the ability to mentor others while staying current with emerging collaboration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Lead management and configuration of Proofpoint email security and filtering systems.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for email delivery, calendaring, and collaboration issues.
• Configure and manage Teams policies, integrations, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance and protection of collaboration platforms.
• Administer Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, and information protection.
• Monitor system performance, usage trends, and license consumption for collaboration tools.
• Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Serve as an escalation point for Systems Administrators and Service Desk staff.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the IT department.
• Interface with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate and implement new collaboration technologies.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support of critical collaboration systems.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of IT systems administration experience.
• 2+ years focused on collaboration platforms administration .
• Hands-on experience with Proofpoint administration and troubleshooting.
• Administration experience with Microsoft Office 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Zoom, and other collaboration tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior staff.

• Experience with additional collaboration platforms and integrations (Slack, Webex, etc.).
• Knowledge of compliance, data governance, and security frameworks.
• Familiarity with automation or scripting for system management.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise deployments and migrations.

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