Senior System Administrator (Managed Services Provider):
We are an established and award-winning MSP in Plano, TX that is seeking a Senior System Administrator (Managed Services Provider) to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role focused on cloud and on-prem infrastructure, escalated support, and project deployments for a wide variety of commercial and government clients.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced MSP environment with long-term stability, client variety, and a strong internal culture—this role offers all of that and more.
Senior System Administrator (Managed Services Provider) Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced support for Microsoft 365, Teams, Azure, Windows Server, and SharePoint
- Handle escalations from Tier 2 and serve as a top-level escalation point for complex issues
- Deploy and support virtualization environments (VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V)
- Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure: firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers, LAN/WAN
- Administer and support backup and disaster recovery (BDR) systems in both cloud and hybrid environments
- Collaborate with technical alignment and project teams on infrastructure implementations
- Maintain thorough documentation for systems and client environments
- Monitor RMM systems and act on alerts, ensuring client environments remain healthy and secure
- Interface directly with clients, providing clear updates and proactive communication
Senior System Administrator (Managed Services Provider) Experience:
- At least 1 year of MSP experience (more is preferred)
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
- Deep knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory environments
- Working experience with firewalls, networking, VPNs, and remote access tools
- Familiarity with backup solutions (Datto, Veeam, or similar)
- Experience working in a fast-paced MSP setting
- Proactive mindset with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication, customer service, and time management abilities
Senior System Administrator (Managed Services Provider) Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Simple IRA with 3% match
- PTO + paid holidays
- Certification reimbursement
- Education assistance