Systems Administrator

Vaco is hiring for a Senior Systems Administrator opportunity in Charlotte NC

Direct Hire, Onsite

Salary : 80-95,000 / yr

Key Responsibilities

Project & Systems Management

Lead and manage IT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, license remediation, and network optimization initiatives.

Perform ongoing software license cleanup, compliance verification, and lifecycle management of all enterprise licenses.

Oversee procurement, tracking, and asset management for cell phones, laptops, tablets, and other endpoint devices.

Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.

Network & Infrastructure Support

Manage setups, configurations, and ongoing IT operations for multiple remote sites , ensuring uptime, secure connectivity, and reliable data flow.

Monitor and analyze network traffic, performance, and security alerts.

Support “phone-home” network architectures and centrally managed device / reporting systems.

Provide advanced firewall management, troubleshooting, and rule configuration—preferably with Palo Alto technologies.

Systems Administration

Administer Office 365 / Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, device management, and user provisioning.

Support Intel on Prime solutions and related infrastructure components.

Manage VPN connectivity using GlobalProtect (Palo Alto) , including secure client rollout, support, and policy configuration.

Perform server, workstation, and network equipment setup, configuration, and maintenance.

Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and monitor environment health.

End-User Support & Collaboration

Provide Tier 3 support for escalated system, network, and application issues.

Train and mentor junior IT staff.

Work closely with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders to coordinate solutions.

Qualifications

Required

5–8+ years of experience in IT systems analysis, systems administration, or infrastructure support.

Strong expertise with :

Office 365 / Microsoft 365

Palo Alto GlobalProtect

Firewall management (Palo Alto preferred)

Intel on Prime

Experience supporting multi-site remote environments .

Proven ability to manage technical projects from planning through completion.

Experience with asset management systems and inventory control.

Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.