Systems Administrator III - Columbia, MD
1 day ago
Job description
Piper Companies is seeking a
Systems Administrator III
to support a leading healthcare services organization through
hybrid
work in
Columbia, MD
. This position is ideal for an experienced systems professional who thrives in enterprise environments, enjoys serving as a subject matter expert across multiple technologies, and is passionate about improving reliability, automation, and operational maturity.
Responsibilities of the Systems Administrator III:
- Serve as a senior administrator and SME across multiple enterprise platforms, such as Windows Server, virtualization, identity management, storage, messaging, and system management tools.
- Perform advanced operations, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance for core infrastructure services—including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, virtualization platforms, enterprise backups, and hybrid cloud technologies.
- Create and maintain automation (primarily PowerShell), operational documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles while providing mentorship to junior team members.
- Monitor system health, respond to escalated incidents, collaborate with engineering teams on project initiatives, and support after‑hours maintenance when required.
Qualifications of the Systems Administrator III:
- 8–10+ years of relevant IT systems administration experience.
- Hands‑on expertise with several enterprise technologies such as Windows Server (2019–2025), Active Directory, SAN/NAS storage, VMware/Nutanix, cloud platforms (Azure, M365, Entra ID), enterprise backup solutions, and system monitoring/management tools.
- Strong proficiency with PowerShell scripting; experience with additional automation or orchestration tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with ITSM processes (change, incident, problem) and comfort documenting work, collaborating across teams, and managing time effectively.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/ related fields or equivalent experience.
Compensation of the Systems Administrator III:
- Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)
- Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law
This job opens for applications on February 20, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Systems Administrator, Senior Systems Administrator, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, FSMO roles, DNS, DHCP, Certificate Management, PKI, Entra ID, M365, Azure, Azure Arc, VMware, Nutanix, Virtualization, Cloud Administration, Cisco UCS, NetApp Storage, Pure Storage, SAN, NAS, Enterprise Backup, Rubrik, Zerto, Disaster Recovery, Hybrid Exchange, Exchange Online, Teams Administration, Enterprise Messaging, Cisco ESA, System Security, DLP, Vulnerability Remediation, IIS, SharePoint, F5 Load Balancers, System Monitoring, SolarWinds, MECM, Microsoft Systems Center, Identity and Access Management, Okta, SSO, ADFS, Centrify, Delinea, PowerShell Scripting, Automation, Microsoft Graph, Azure Automation, Orchestration, Infrastructure Operations, ITSM, ServiceNow, Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, SOP Development, Knowledge Base Articles, Enterprise IT, Tier 3 Support, Infrastructure Maintenance, Server Hardening, Operational Excellence, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Technical Documentation.
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