Principal Systems Administrator | Nashville

We are hiring a Principal Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize Vaco's Microsoft-based systems and Meraki Cloud infrastructure.

• Leads the administration and maintenance of Microsoft-based infrastructure (including but not limited to Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Azure, and Hyper-V environments) through system upgrades, patch management, and tuning
• Oversees Meraki Cloud networking by configuring Meraki-managed switches, wireless access points, and security appliances, operating Meraki dashboard deployments, and working with VPN configuration, firewall rule implementation, and layer 3 routing
• Designs, implements, and maintains high-availability solutions and disaster recovery plans for all Microsoft-based systems and Meraki Cloud networking while developing strategies for server consolidation, virtualization, and cloud migration using Azure, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms
• Ensures all systems comply with industry security standards and best practices as well as regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) while implementing and enforcing policies across the Enterprise
• Provides Tier 3 support for complex technical issues related to Windows-based systems, Microsoft applications, and Meraki Cloud networking; performs root cause analysis on system failures and takes corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Serves as a technical mentor to junior administrators, leads technical discussions and projects across various IT teams (network, database, application), and develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation

• 8+ years experience managing Microsoft infrastructure environments in an enterprise setting.
• Windows, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, M365
• Azure cloud, Hyper-V/VMware
• PowerShell scripting, TCP/IP networking, firewalls, load balancing, SCCM, Intune
• Certifications - Azure Admin Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL, among others highly preferred
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage direct reports