We are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in Milford, New Hampshire. This Contract to permanent position involves managing and maintaining critical IT infrastructure to ensure its reliability, security, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a passion for resolving technical challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support production-critical systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain on-premises infrastructure, including Windows servers, virtualization platforms, storage, and core enterprise systems.<br>• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, user access controls, and identity management systems.<br>• Ensure systems are updated and secure by managing patching, updates, and configuration standards.<br>• Support and troubleshoot virtualization platforms, such as VMware or Hyper-V.<br>• Develop and oversee backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data.<br>• Diagnose and resolve complex server and infrastructure issues efficiently.<br>• Assist with network fundamentals, including VPNs, firewalls, VLANs, and general connectivity.<br>• Implement and support security measures, such as endpoint protection and access control mechanisms.<br>• Contribute to system upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and the creation of detailed technical documentation.<br>• Act as an escalation point for advanced technical issues, providing expert solutions.