Senior System Administrator (Managed Service Provider) (Houston)

We are a growing Managed Services Provider is looking for a Senior System Administrator to join its project and modernization team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client facing, delivery oriented environment and enjoys architecting and implementing cloud forward solutions across Azure and hybrid infrastructures. You will work closely with technical leadership and project teams to transform client environments, improve reliability, and guide businesses through strategic technology upgrades.

This position centers on full lifecycle project execution. You will participate in technical discovery, design solutions, and complete hands on deployments involving Microsoft 365, Azure services, virtualization stacks, networking technologies, and on premises infrastructure. You will help clients move from legacy systems toward secure, scalable, cloud powered architectures while ensuring smooth transitions to support teams.

What You Will Do

Perform technical assessments and develop actionable project plans

Design and deploy Azure workloads, identity integrations, and cloud services

Execute infrastructure upgrades including server builds, virtualization, storage, and networking improvements

Implement security, backup, and continuity solutions to enhance resilience

Coordinate project tasks, communication, and documentation across teams

Partner directly with clients to align technical solutions with their operational goals

What You Bring

Strong MSP background supporting and delivering infrastructure and cloud projects

Hands on experience with Azure services, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server environments

Experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualization platforms

Solid understanding of networking, routing, switching, and secure connectivity

Ability to lead client conversations, scope solutions, and communicate clearly

Proven success delivering migrations, rebuilds, or cloud modernization initiatives

Consultative mindset with strong ownership of planning and execution

Why You Will Love Working Here

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Certification reimbursement and ongoing technical development

Collaborative MSP culture with autonomy, support, and meaningful growth opportunities