System Administrator

Location: Hybrid in South Charlotte (Onsite Required Initially)Duration: ContractPay Rate: $40-45/hourOverviewOur client is seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator to support a critical infrastructure integration initiative following a recent acquisition. The organization is nearing completion of an Active Directory and Microsoft 365 migration and needs a highly skilled individual contributor who can make an immediate impact.This role requires a strong problem solver who is comfortable evaluating existing environments, making recommendations, and driving technical solutions with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint management, and systems engineering while maintaining excellent communication skills.Key ResponsibilitiesLead efforts related to a post-acquisition Active Directory migration and domain consolidationSupport the transition of users between multiple domains and Microsoft 365 environmentsManage and administer Microsoft 365 services including:Exchange OnlineAzure AD / Entra IDUser and mailbox administrationLicensing and identity managementAssist with final user migrations, email transitions, and historical data access requirementsEvaluate existing infrastructure and provide recommendations for improvements, security, and operational efficiencyTroubleshoot complex systems, authentication, and user access issuesServe as a technical resource for infrastructure and endpoint support across the organizationPerform hands-on laptop deployment, configuration, and migration activities for approximately 60 internal usersCollaborate closely with Operations leadership while functioning as a true individual contributorEnsure alignment with security and compliance requirements following a recent security auditRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure Engineering, or Microsoft 365 AdministrationStrong experience with:Active Directory migrationsAzure AD / Microsoft Entra IDMicrosoft 365 AdministrationExchange OnlineWindows administration and endpoint supportExperience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or domain consolidation projectsAbility to assess technical environments and make strategic recommendationsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersComfortable working independently with minimal directionExperience supporting end-user hardware and laptop deployments