Systems Administrator Farmington Hills, MI

Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer to join their team supporting clients throughout the Metro Detroit area. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving Windows-based infrastructure, virtualization platforms, networking environments, and end-user systems.

The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and is comfortable working both remotely and on-site with clients. Successful candidates will have strong experience with Windows Server administration, virtualization, networking, backups, and infrastructure migrations.

Infrastructure & Systems Administration

• Install, configure, maintain, and support Windows server environments.
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file servers, IIS, and Microsoft Exchange.
• Manage virtualization platforms including VMware and Hyper-V.
• Perform server maintenance, upgrades, patching, and health monitoring.
• Support storage solutions including SAN environments.

Desktop & End-User Support

• Provide advanced desktop support for Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, printer, and peripheral issues.
• Install, configure, and support desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Perform hardware integration, upgrades, and replacements.

Network Administration

• Support and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain TCP/IP networking, routing, subnetting, DNS, and DHCP.
• Assist with switches, firewalls, wireless networking, and VoIP phone systems.
• Recommend infrastructure improvements and best practices to clients.

Backup, Disaster Recovery & Security

• Configure and maintain backup solutions including Veeam, Datto, Barracuda, and other enterprise backup platforms.
• Support disaster recovery planning and recovery efforts.
• Assist with infrastructure security and system hardening.
• Support clients with compliance initiatives, including CMMC (preferred).

Client Support

• Provide remote and on-site technical support to clients throughout the Metro Detroit area.
• Diagnose and resolve infrastructure, server, desktop, and networking issues.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
• Document all work performed accurately and thoroughly.

Projects

• Participate in server replacements, system upgrades, and infrastructure refreshes.
• Assist with migrations from legacy systems to modern environments.
• Recommend technology improvements that enhance reliability, security, and performance.