Lead Microsoft Systems Manager

Job Title: Lead Microsoft Systems Manager
Job Type: Full-Time/Perm
Salary: $150,000-200,000k (base)
Location: On-site! Fremont, CA
This position is on-site full-time

MUST HAVE Skills:
- Strong ability to build and maintain servers (on-prem*)
- Advanced knowledge with Networking components (ISP, Firewall installation, switches)
- Azure / MS 365 (Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
- Prior experience consulting closely with clientsSummary: Our client, a leading MSP in the Microsoft Partner Network for 25+ years, is looking to for a leader to their team who will continue to drive the business forward, with the mentality to build the business as an owner would. In this role, your work will change daily and span the full range of business technology services-cloud migrations, cybersecurity, networking, Microsoft deployments, datacenter operations, R&D, disaster recovery, etc. You will support a team that can handle any issue, and help mentor junior techs so they can become bigger contributors. You will work directly with clients and become invested in their success. In an era of enterprise IT jobs with narrow focus and responsibility, and often no direct contact with the company's customers, you'll get to work on a wide range of projects, prove your leadership, care about what you do because you know who you're doing it for.

Job Overview:
This position is most suitable for a tenured candidate with proven experience working as senior systems/network engineer, looking to move into an owner/managerial role. The ideal fit will have a strong background in Microsoft servers, small to mid-market business networks, cybersecurity, and datacenter operations. We are looking for someone who values being hands-on and believes the best leaders thrive when they are part of the action.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Migrate clients to private cloud solutions in our client's exclusive datacenter, MS365, or Azure
* Build, update, and repair on-premise and cloud servers
* Set up and maintain network equipment at client sites
* Fine tune N-able's N-central RMM solution for top performance
* Setup cloud backups with N-able Cove Backup Management and maintain backup mirrors in our exclusive datacenter
* Assess and work with a broad range of technologies including LAN/WAN, VPN, Messaging, IDP, and overall network and systems management
* Perform management and SQL/Linux maintenance forhosted websites and databases


Skills & Qualifications

* Microsoft Solution Certifications (e.g., Windows 2019) or experience necessary to achieve/obtain certifications
* 15+ years of technical experience with increasing responsibility
* Experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, MS365, Skype for Business/Teams, Hyper-V,
* Experience with Azure hosting environments

Nice to Have:

* Network hardware configuration(Extreme, Juniper, F5)
* SharePoint administration
* Qualys network scanning
* Linux

Benefits:

Benefits include 401K, medical, dental, vision, and long-and short-term disability insurance, AD&D and life insurance, discretionary bonuses, paid technical training/certifications, and on-site car detailing on your birthday!



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