Sr. System Administrator

Sr. Systems Administrator - Direct Hire | Fully Onsite in Mason, OH

Vaco is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator for a direct hire opportunity with a growing company based in Mason, Ohio
. This is a fully onsite role responsible for designing, managing, and supporting enterprise computer systems and business applications. The ideal candidate is a proactive IT professional who exercises discretion, makes independent decisions, and drives technology initiatives that support critical business operations.

• Lead and support capacity planning and long-term system strategy in collaboration with end users and department leaders.

• Partner with network engineering, business application, and database administration teams to implement desktop and server systems that align with organizational goals.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 1-3 end-user technical issues related to hardware, software, and configuration.

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain servers, workstations, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems, and host security solutions.

• Manage and support software deployments and physical infrastructure upgrades.

• Administer end-user accounts, permissions, and access rights.

• Anticipate, diagnose, and resolve hardware and software problems; escalated as needed.

• Support application development teams throughout project life cycles and assist with implementation efforts.

• Recommend, schedule, and perform system updates, patches, reconfigurations, and hardware/software improvements.

• Document system procedures, policies, and standards for hardware and software use, acquisition, and security.

• Conduct end-user training and develop materials related to systems usage and best practices.

• Research emerging technologies, tools, and standards to enhance system performance and reliability.

• Virtualization experience with VMware and storage management.

• Administration of Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.

• Management of Windows on-premises domains and syncing with cloud domains
  .

• Windows Server administration (versions 2012 through the latest).

• Experience with
  Fortigate or Fortinet network/security devices is a plus.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience/certifications).

• Preferred certifications:
  CompTIA Server+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in system or network administration.

• Strong technical expertise in managing networks, PCs, operating systems, cloud technologies, and security solutions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
  , Share Point ,
  Teams
  , and other business productivity applications.

• Hands‑on experience with software/hardware troubleshooting, data management, and configuration documentation.

• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge and familiarity with data privacy regulations.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities, projects, and support requests efficiently.

• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job…