Systems Administrator Job Indianapolis Indiana USA,IT/Tech

Systems Administrator – IT Infrastructure

The Fountain Group is hiring for a prominent client in the life sciences industry. We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support Windows Server infrastructure, domain migration, backup and recovery operations, and laboratory IT systems.

Job Details

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268
Pay Rate: $35.00–$40.00 per hour
Contract Duration: 6 months
Experience: 5–7 years
Education: Bachelor's degree required

Position Overview

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and supporting critical IT infrastructure, with a primary focus on Windows Server administration, legacy domain migration, Veeam backup management, and disaster recovery processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting enterprise IT environments, particularly systems that interface with laboratory operations. Experience with in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Windows Server Administration: Support, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server operating systems, hosting environments, and associated infrastructure.
Active Directory & Domain Migration: Support legacy domain environments and assist with the migration of systems, servers, and workstations to a new domain.
Veeam Backup Management: Own and administer Veeam backup processes, including scheduling, retention policies, monitoring, troubleshooting, and recovery testing.
Windows Server Backups: Configure and monitor backup jobs, resolve backup issues, and coordinate system patches and updates.
SQL Server Backup & Recovery: Manage SQL backups and restores, perform database integrity checks, and support disaster recovery readiness.
IT Infrastructure Support: Maintain and troubleshoot infrastructure storage, server environments, and related enterprise IT systems.
Laboratory IT Support: Assist with setting up and maintaining laboratory IT environments, workstation imaging, and hardware/software testing.
Tier 2 Technical Support: Investigate and resolve technical incidents, document troubleshooting activities, and elevate complex issues to Tier 3 support when necessary.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT infrastructure and laboratory teams to maintain reliable systems and ensure effective integration between IT environments and laboratory operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, IT Management, or a related field.
3–7 years of experience in Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, or a closely related technical role.
Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Windows Server operating systems and hosting environments.
Hands‑on experience with Active Directory, legacy domain support, and domain migration or re‑domaining activities.
Experience with enterprise backup and recovery processes, including backup scheduling, monitoring, retention policies, and restoration testing.
Experience administering Windows Server backups and resolving backup‑related issues.
Knowledge of SQL Server backup and restoration processes, database integrity checks, and disaster recovery procedures.
Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and incident resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous IT experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or laboratory environment
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Hands‑on experience administering Veeam Backup & Replication
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Experience supporting IT systems that interface with laboratory equipment, applications, or scientific operations.
Experience providing local, hands‑on laboratory IT support, including workstation imaging, hardware configuration, and software testing.
Bachelor's degree specifically in IT Management.
Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure migrations and system modernization initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Systems Administrator with strong Windows Server administration, Active Directory migration, and backup/recovery experience. This individual should be comfortable supporting both traditional enterprise IT infrastructure and specialized laboratory environments while maintaining system reliability, security, and operational continuity.