IT System & Cloud Network AdministratorGravity IT Resources

Job Title : IT Systems and Network Administrator
Location : Pembroke Pines, FL
Job Type : Direct Hire
Referral Fee : +/- $1,500

Employment Eligibility : Gravity can only consider US Citizens and Green Card Holders at this time.

Position Overview
Gravity is seeking an experienced IT Systems and Network Administrator to manage both on-premises and cloud-based environments as we focus on migrating our applications to Azure.

This migration will require a period where both Network and Systems Administration on-premises, as well as Cloud Administration, will be essential. The role involves maintaining our current infrastructure while facilitating a seamless transition to the cloud. You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and security of both environments.

Responsibilities
IT System/Network Administration

• Administer and maintain Windows Servers, including Active Directory management.
• Manage and configure networking components, including DNS, firewall policies, and VPN setups.
• Administer VMWare, including managing Virtual Machines and optimizing virtual environments.
• Configure and manage services such as IIS, Proxies, Node/Express, Redis, Message queues, and SQL.
• Implement High Availability solutions such as Failover Clusters and Load Balancers.
• Manage SaaS applications, including release deployments, scaling, and monitoring.
• Monitor and optimize network and server performance to ensure high availability and security.

Cloud Administration

• Manage and optimize Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), scaling, and availability sets.
• Configure and manage Azure Networking, including Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), DNS, load balancers, and VPN setups.
• Administer Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including EntraID/Azure AD, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and security policies.
• Manage and monitor SaaS applications on Azure, including Web Apps, API apps, and API Gateways.
• Implement Azure Backup and Site Recovery strategies for business continuity.

Good to Have

• Experience with Automation and Scripting using PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (DevOps).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM Templates or Terraform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or similar role, managing both on-premises and cloud-based environments.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other network services.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols.
• Hands-on experience with VMWare, network security tools, firewalls, and encryption protocols.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with High Availability solutions, Azure cloud services, and SaaS applications.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administration
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)