Senior Systems Administrator-Windows​/Azure Infra & Security

DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.

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THE ROLE The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for overseeing and continuously improving DCG ONE’s core IT infrastructure. This role focuses on designing, maintaining, and optimizing systems while balancing reliability, security, compliance, and overall user experience. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated technical professional who can operate independently, take ownership of critical infrastructure, and deliver effective solutions at both the technical and operational levels.

This position plays a key role in supporting and modernizing enterprise systems, maintaining secure and efficient operations, and collaborating across teams to ensure business continuity and performance. Strong problem-solving abilities, infrastructure expertise, and a proactive approach to system administration are essential for success in this role.

If you are passionate about technology, infrastructure, automation, and building secure, reliable systems in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply today!

BENEFITS Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision Life/AD&D Insurance
401(k) with matching

Accident Insurance

FSA, HSA9 Paid Holidays Monthly Cookie Days!

RESPONSIBILITIES Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, application, and database servers

Administer Microsoft Entra , managing users, groups, security, roles, authentication flows, and directory integrations

Own server and workstation patching, lifecycle tracking, and end-of-life planning to reduce operational and security risk Design, rebuild, and modernize servers and services to replace legacy systems with secure, maintainable solutions, exercising judgment in infrastructure and security design decisions

Maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure, system ownership, dependencies, recovery procedures, and operational runbooks

Deploy and maintain RMM and endpoint management tooling (including PDQ) for software deployment, patch management, endpoint visibility, and proactive issue resolution

Design and maintain Conditional Access policies, balancing security requirements with operational usability

Administer Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams Use Power Shell and Microsoft Graph to automate routine tasks and improve consistency across identity and infrastructure

Partner with security vendors to implement controls, monitoring, and incident response actions

Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements by implementing technical controls, maintaining evidence, and assisting with audit responses

Own and support business-critical systems used by operations and production teams by evaluating and implementing technical solutions aligned with business, operational, and security objectives

Provide tier 2 / tier 3 escalation support and serve as a knowledge resource for the help desk team Serve as an escalation point and provide advanced escalation support for infrastructure, identity, security, or complex application issues, including providing guidance, knowledge transfer, and resolution assistance on technically challenging issues

Maintain accurate system documentation and operational runbooks

Manage virtualization platforms (Hyper-V and/or VMware), including VM lifecycle, capacity planning, and performance troubleshooting

Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders during incidents and planning discussions

Contribute to help desk efficiency by identifying recurring issues and addressing their root causes through configuration changes, documentation, or automation

Participate in on-call or after-hours response for critical incidents when required

QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration or a similar infrastructure-focused role Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy Strong experience with Azure, Microsoft Entra , Conditional Access, and role-based access controls

Practical experience with Power Shell for administration and automation, including Microsoft Graph Experience administering Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V or VMware

Strong experience with RMM tooling and endpoint management platforms such as PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory Experience operating in environments with security, compliance, or audit requirements

Comfortable with incident response, investigation, and remediation

May be required to complete and pass Public Trust Security Clearance

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES Strong Organizational Skills Initiative and Independence Self-Motivation Customer/Client Focus Time management

Written and Oral Communication…