Senior Systems Administrator​/IT Manager

We are bringing IT in-house and looking for a hands-on Senior Systems Administrator / IT Manager to own our infrastructure, security, Microsoft 365 environment, and the responsible deployment of AI tools across the business.

This role is ideal for someone who wants real ownership
, direct access to leadership, and the ability to design systems that scale—without layers of bureaucracy.

• On-prem servers, Active Directory, file services, backups, and patching
• Reliability, performance, and disaster-recovery readiness

• Forti Gate firewalls (71F) and Uni Fi switches/Wi-Fi
• Endpoint security, MFA, conditional access, and access controls
• Coordination with external security vendors as needed

• User onboarding/offboarding and license optimization
• Governance to prevent data sprawl and risk

• Deploy approved AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and related platforms)
• Define and enforce AI acceptable-use, data handling, and access policies
• Ensure AI adoption improves productivity without increasing risk
• Partner with leadership on AI strategy, guardrails, and rollout

• Tier 2/3 escalation support when needed
• Clear documentation, standards, and self-service processes
• Proactive problem prevention—not constant firefighting

• Manage vendors, contracts, renewals, and IT spend
• Use consultants selectively for major projects or specialized work
• ~50 users
• Uni Fi switching & Wi-Fi (U6-LR)
• Forti Gate firewalls
• Microsoft 365 core productivity stack
• Growing use of AI-enabled workflows

• 7–12+ years of hands-on IT experience (SMB or mid-market)
• Strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365
• Practical firewall and network experience (Fortinet preferred)
• Experience deploying and governing AI tools in a business environment
• Comfortable replacing or operating beyond an MSP model
• Clear communicator who can translate technical issues to leadership

Certifications are a plus but not required (Microsoft, Fortinet, Security, AI governance).

• Stable, secure, and well-documented systems
• Smooth, responsible AI adoption with clear guardrails
• Fewer reactive issues and stronger operational visibility
• Leadership confidence in IT security, scalability, and governance