We are seeking a player/coach Senior Windows System Administrator with strong PowerShell scripting/automation and virtualization skills who thrives in a leadership-through-action role. This position blends technical depth with mentoring responsibility—ideal for someone eager to guide peers while remaining actively involved in complex systems work.

Worksite Location: Hybrid; after the 60-day in-office onboarding and training period, 2 days are in the office, and 3 days can be remote. All of the following are office location options for the successful candidate.

• Carson City, NV
• Charlotte, NC
• Chicago, IL
• Springfield, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Des Moines, IA
• Helena, MT
• Hilliard, OH
• Indianapolis, IN
• Brooklyn Center, MN
• St. Paul, MN
• Rolla, MO
• Salem, OR
• Sarasota, FL
• Tallahassee, FL

Salary: $100-120K/yr + bonus. No work visa sponsorship or C2C is available.

Benefits:

• No layoff strategy
• 35-hour workweek
• Holidays = 7 standard + 3 optional floating days
• Generous PTO plan
• 80% covered Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (PPO and EPO plans)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401K (100% match on first 5%)
• 3 Days for community service
• Educational Assistance ($2,000/year reimbursement)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the team's primary escalation point and technical lead, while still contributing directly to daily operational tasks.
• Manage infrastructure performance by routinely evaluating logs, running diagnostics, and overseeing scheduled automation tasks.
• Develop and refine advanced PowerShell scripts to enhance system automation and efficiency.
• Plan, implement, and fine-tune server environments, including hardware, OS configurations, and software platforms.
• Support and maintain Active Directory and related directory services in a hybrid enterprise setting.
• Document configurations, deployment processes, and recovery procedures clearly and thoroughly.
• Assist with infrastructure strategy and project planning, offering hands-on input during implementation phases.
• Investigate and vet new technologies, identifying ways they may enhance or integrate with current systems.
• Guide integration efforts for new platforms or upgrades to existing ones, ensuring seamless operation.
• Collaborate in the creation and refinement of IT governance documents, performance metrics, and operational standards.
• Oversee enterprise security tools, ensuring defenses remain strong and up to date.
• Manage system patching cycles and verify audit-readiness of systems and processes.
• Participate in compliance efforts and resolve technical items flagged during audits.
• Take on other responsibilities as needed in support of the broader IS team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in technology or equivalent field experience.
• 7+ years in information systems or infrastructure administration (minimum of 5 considered for exceptional candidates).
• Strong scripting background with a focus on PowerShell, including custom scripts used in real-world deployments.
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud and on-prem hybrid ecosystems.
• Deep experience with Microsoft Windows Server platforms (2016 or newer).
• Working knowledge of virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Proven ability to manage SAN environments and understand related storage architecture.
• Exposure to Microsoft cloud tools like Intune, Azure, Office 365, and Entra, with an understanding of how they interconnect.
• Experience conducting e-discovery in Exchange or similar messaging platforms.
• Must be approachable, collaborative, and a natural problem solver—able to work closely with peers and contribute constructively in team settings.
• Prior experience as a senior team resource—mentoring, advising, and supporting junior colleagues without having direct people management responsibilities.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. 

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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