Systems Administrator Job Rockville area,Maryland USA,IT/Tech

I. Purpose

The Systems Administrator ensures the reliability, security, and performance of ASHA’s technology infrastructure, enabling staff to effectively advance the Association’s mission. This role administers enterprise systems and cloud services, safeguards organizational data, and continuously improves technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, and the user experience.

II.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support server infrastructure Monitor enterprise technology environments, proactively identify risks or performance issues, and implement improvements to ensure system availability, reliability, and long-term sustainability

Administer user identity and access management
, including account provisioning, rights management, and file-level permissions across on-premises and cloud-based environments[JM1.1][JR1.2].

Provide advanced technical support by diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure, systems, and application issues while minimizing disruption to business operations.

Manage endpoint devices including device provisioning, configuration, compliance enforcement, lifecycle management, and delivery of system updates and patches to ensure endpoints remain current and secure.

Support enterprise data protection and compliance
, including data classification, information protection, and governance policies.

Maintain and support enterprise-wide systems
, including communications, backup and recovery platforms, and endpoint protection/antivirus solutions to support business continuity and operational resilience.

Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to technology solutions
, including automation and emerging technologies such as AI tools to increase efficiency, strengthen security, and enhance the user experience.

Plan, prioritize, and execute operational initiatives and technology projects in alignment with Information Systems standards, procedures, organizational policies, and business needs.

IV. Autonomy & Decision Making:

The Systems Administrator exercises sound judgment and operates with a moderate degree of independence in administering enterprise technology systems, resolving complex technical issues, and implementing solutions that support secure, reliable, and efficient operations. The incumbent independently prioritizes work, evaluates technical risks, and recommends improvements within established Information Systems standards, consulting management on matters with significant operational, financial, or organizational impact.

V.

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications:

a. Knowledge typically acquired through:

3-5 years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise technology infrastructure in hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
Relevant technical training and certifications

b. Skills

Enterprise Infrastructure & Server Administration

Strong experience administering enterprise server environments, operating systems, virtualization technologies, and cloud infrastructure. Experience with Microsoft technologies (such as Windows Server and Azure) is preferred.

Identity and Access Management

Experience administering enterprise identity and access management solutions, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management. Experience with Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory), Active Directory, or comparable platforms is preferred.

Endpoint Management

Experience managing enterprise endpoint solutions, including device provisioning, configuration, compliance, software deployment, and lifecycle management. Experience with Microsoft Intune or comparable endpoint management platforms is preferred.

Information Security and Data Protection

Demonstrated knowledge of security, governance, and…