Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator – Contract‑to‑Hire

Location:

Tempe, AZ – On‑site

Job #: 3015132

The Systems Administrator will report to the Head of Shared Service Infrastructure. This hands‑on technical role drives IT operations success and integrations with Kestra firms. The successful candidate has solid experience troubleshooting and diagnosing infrastructure issues within a fast‑paced environment, assists in overall technology strategy direction, and contributes positively to open communication and collaboration within the infrastructure team, technology department, and organization.

• Demonstrate technology initiatives and progress to managers and executives
• Travel to remote sites to perform site setups and technology migrations
• Administer Intune and Endpoint Manager for Windows and mobile devices
• Manage and administer Azure AD accounts
• Ensure proper functionality of systems including email hosting, servers, and internal network
• Assist in administering call flows and call routing
• Support Tier 1 and Tier 2 technicians in troubleshooting system‑related issues
• On‑boarding and off‑boarding IT process for employees
• Recommend improvements to existing systems and new technologies
• Documentation and record keeping of current production systems
• Hands‑on with installing network cabling, equipment, and ongoing support

• Direct experience as an Office 365 account administrator
• Direct experience managing and troubleshooting Azure AD and Intune/Endpoint Manager
• Experience administering Ring Central a plus
• Experience deploying and administering Windows Autopilot a plus
• Experience in the following are pluses:
• Email hosting and troubleshooting (spam filtering, dkim, spf) – direct experience migrating mailboxes to Exchange Online (O365) a plus
• Configuring and supporting Windows Servers in a production environment
• Strong communication skills and experience detailing technology initiatives to multiple stakeholders throughout an enterprise
• A grasp of industry best practices with regard to backups, network security, patch management, monitoring, documentation, etc.
• A strong customer service presence, unwavering commitment to quality of service and follow‑through
• An ability, willingness, and desire to learn and embrace new, unfamiliar and/or emerging technologies which may best address changing business needs
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans; an ESPP and 401(k) program with company match after 12 months; HSA;
Support Linc Employee Assistance Program; corporate discount savings program. Professional development includes on‑demand training, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses once 6+ months of tenure; certification discounts and other perks.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.