Systems Administrator

Job Description

For over 75 years, Ellin & Tucker has remained a top Mid-Atlantic public accounting and business consulting firm, servicing the region’s most influential privately owned businesses and the families who run them, as well as not-for-profit organizations. Our years have taught us that every voice counts. Fresh ideas and innovation have always been the heartbeat propelling us forward, while experience and know-how have been the rudder guiding our path. This balance ensures our firm and our clients are always well positioned for whatever lies ahead.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our internal team. The Systems Administrator will report to the IT Manager and is responsible for managing and maintaining our on-premise IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft 365 and proven experience in system administration. This role is required to be in-office a minimum of 4 days per week with option for hybrid in the future.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and related systems.

Manage and administer Microsoft 365 Business environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune and security settings.

Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability.

Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Apply security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Collaborate with IT team to support end-users and resolve technical issues promptly.

Utilize ticketing system to manage and track IT support requests (primarily Tier 2 but Tier 1 as needed).

Document system configurations, processes, and procedures.

Work collaboratively with Managed Service Provider (MSP) on projects and ongoing support activities.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum 5 years of experience in systems administration or related IT roles.

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 tenant administration.

Proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals.

Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) is a plus.

Familiarity with cybersecurity protocols and compliance standards.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred).

Microsoft Azure / 365 certification.

Understanding of ITIL practices.

Familiarity with accounting industry business applications

Benefits:

Annual Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

Medical: 100% employer-paid health insurance premium

Paid Time Off (PTO) and company paid holidays

Term Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan with a Roth Option

Firm Provided Parking

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Ellin & Tucker is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Full-time

Hybrid remote