Systems Administrator III

Piper Companies is seeking a Systems Administrator III to support a leading healthcare services organization through hybrid work in Columbia, MD. This position is ideal for an experienced systems professional who thrives in enterprise environments, enjoys serving as a subject matter expert across multiple technologies, and is passionate about improving reliability, automation, and operational maturity.

Responsibilities of the Systems Administrator III:

• Serve as a senior administrator and SME across multiple enterprise platforms, such as Windows Server, virtualization, identity management, storage, messaging, and system management tools.

• Perform advanced operations, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance for core infrastructure services—including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, virtualization platforms, enterprise backups, and hybrid cloud technologies.

• Create and maintain automation (primarily PowerShell), operational documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles while providing mentorship to junior team members.

• Monitor system health, respond to escalated incidents, collaborate with engineering teams on project initiatives, and support after‑hours maintenance when required.

Qualifications of the Systems Administrator III:

• 8–10+ years of relevant IT systems administration experience.

• Hands‑on expertise with several enterprise technologies such as Windows Server (2019–2025), Active Directory, SAN/NAS storage, VMware/Nutanix, cloud platforms (Azure, M365, Entra ID), enterprise backup solutions, and system monitoring/management tools.

• Strong proficiency with PowerShell scripting; experience with additional automation or orchestration tools is a plus.

• Familiarity with ITSM processes (change, incident, problem) and comfort documenting work, collaborating across teams, and managing time effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/ related fields or equivalent experience.

Compensation of the Systems Administrator III:

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)

• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on March 6, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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