Systems Administrator in Sterling Heights, Michigan at Centaris

Leading IT Service Provider seeks Systems Administrator to work within collaborative team environment supporting our clients in the metro Detroit area!

Do you have strong technical experience with networking? Are you client focused and an effective communicator with end users at all levels? Do you have a passion for technology? If so, this is the role for you!

Centaris has a 50-year history of helping small and mid-sized businesses realize more value from their technology investments. We are recognized as a leading solution partner for cybersecurity, managed IT, and Microsoft solutions that help organizations achieve their goals while staying secure, connected, and confident. With more than 150 team members and three regional offices, we serve clients across the Great Lakes region.

We were recently recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Metro Detroit for 2026! We have a great company culture, collaborative team environment and offer competitive pay and benefits!

The Systems Administrator spends the bulk of their day onsite at our client's places of business addressing their IT issues. They are responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and backups of all hardware and software systems for Centaris clients.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional technical and interpersonal skills, be highly organized and motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a dynamic team.

Job Details:

Responsibilities:

• Administer the installation, configuration, operation, maintenance, and upgrades of hardware and software systems for Centaris’ clients.
• Provide advanced level IT troubleshooting and support.
• Configure, maintain, and support physical/virtual servers, internal/cloud applications, end-user devices or terminals, security, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Remote access solution implementation and support.
• Support a variety of services including traditional endpoint security, advanced managed detection and response security, network security, cloud security, security awareness training, and multi-factor authentication, as required.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with server applications such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, group policies, etc.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with Microsoft’s core business applications (Exchange, SQL, etc.) and operating systems (servers and desktops) as well as line of business applications.
• Troubleshooting and resolving network issues including, but not limited to, WAN and LAN connectivity, Layer 2/3 switches, routers, firewalls, and security.
• Remote access solution implementation and support such as VPN, Terminal Services, and Citrix.

Requirements: Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Information Technology or related field). Equivalent experience or technical certifications may also be acceptable
• 5+ years of systems administration experience preferred.
• 2-4 years of router/switch/firewall Installation, configuration and maintenance experience (Certification Preferred)
• 2-4 years of experience with VMWare, Hyper-V and other server virtualization technologies
• 2-4 years MS PowerShell automation and script development experience
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail as well as organizational and analytical/problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Skills: The skills listed below are ideal. They are not all required.

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Acute attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
• Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide IT services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: communication skills, active listening and customer-care.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K
• Paid Holidays and Time Off

Centaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centaris does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Because our team members are trusted to handle sensitive information, we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired