We are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of virtualized environments, maintaining server infrastructure, and implementing secure backup solutions. This position offers a flexible work schedule of 16–24 hours per week, making it ideal for professionals seeking a part-time yet impactful opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and support virtualized environments, including Hyper-V and VMware, to ensure optimal performance.<br>• Administer Dell and HP servers, ensuring their reliability and efficient operation.<br>• Implement and maintain secure backup solutions to protect critical data.<br>• Monitor and troubleshoot server and network issues to minimize downtime.<br>• Configure and maintain Active Directory to manage user access and system policies.<br>• Support Microsoft Windows Server and Windows 10 environments to ensure seamless functionality.<br>• Collaborate with team members to optimize Citrix technologies for user access and application delivery.<br>• Document system configurations, updates, and procedures to ensure transparency and continuity.<br>• Regularly evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.<br>• Provide technical expertise and assistance to resolve escalated issues.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator for a company in the Madison area. This role will manage and support enterprise database environments with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server. This role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability for critical business applications. The position requires a high level of independence, strong troubleshooting ability, and collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is a Direct/Permanent Hire role that requires a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite) in Madison, WI.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure performance, reliability, and availability</li><li>Perform routine database maintenance including backups, restores, patching, upgrades, and health checks</li><li>Diagnose and resolve database performance issues, availability problems, and data integrity concerns</li><li>Design and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, including regular testing</li><li>Implement and maintain database security and access controls</li><li>Partner with application developers and infrastructure teams to support database-dependent systems</li><li>Support database platform upgrades, modernization efforts, and lifecycle management</li><li>Contribute to operational reporting related to backups, availability, and system health</li><li>Participate in on-call support for production database systems</li><li>Document database standards, procedures, and configurations </li><li>Provide secondary support for Oracle database environments</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are partnering with a fast-growing organization just outside of Madison, WI that is investing heavily in modernizing its IT infrastructure. They are seeking a <strong>Network Engineer</strong> to join their team in a highly visible, hands-on role supporting and evolving a multi-site network environment.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of <strong>day-to-day operational support and impactful project work</strong>, with the ability to influence architecture and long-term strategy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary escalation point for network-related issues (approx. 70% of your time)</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents across multiple sites</li><li>Support and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPNs</li><li>Partner with a third-party NOC (BDO) for monitoring while owning deeper technical resolution</li><li>Contribute to network <strong>architecture, design, upgrades, and modernization initiatives</strong> (approx. 30%)</li><li>Lead and support infrastructure improvement projects, including recent SD-WAN upgrades</li><li>Maintain and improve network documentation and standards</li><li>Assist with <strong>asset management</strong> and lifecycle planning</li><li>Provide overall network administration and ensure system reliability across 8 plant locations</li></ul><p><strong>Nice-to-Have Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to security tools and concepts:</li><li>Microsoft Defender</li><li>Intune</li><li>Entra (Azure AD)</li><li>Broader understanding of <strong>network architecture and security best practices</strong></li></ul><p><strong>What They’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>A well-rounded, <strong>generalist mindset</strong> vs. niche specialization</li><li>Someone who takes ownership and can operate independently</li><li>A professional who has <strong>invested in continuous learning</strong> (certifications highly valued)</li><li>A team player who can step into a critical role and make an immediate impact</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>High visibility role with influence on network direction and modernization</li><li>Opportunity to step into a key position with long-term growth potential</li><li>Stable, growing company in the manufacturing space</li><li>Clear path to <strong>full-time employment</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re a seasoned Network Engineer looking for a role where you can blend support, strategy, and modernization—this is a strong opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager/Director to oversee and optimize our organization's IT operations in Madison, Wisconsin. This is a contract-to-permanent position, offering a dynamic opportunity to lead teams, manage infrastructure, and drive IT strategies in the semi-conductor and electric component manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of service desk management, security, and infrastructure.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage the IT department, including service desk operations, infrastructure, and security protocols.<br>• Oversee performance reviews and ensure alignment with organizational goals for IT staff.<br>• Implement and maintain Active Directory, backup technologies, and Cisco systems to support business operations.<br>• Manage cloud ERP systems, including QAD, and ensure seamless configuration management.<br>• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to optimize technology solutions and cost efficiency.<br>• Utilize Jira Service Desk and Confluence tools to streamline service desk ticketing and problem resolution.<br>• Ensure superior customer service by fostering a responsive and efficient IT support environment.<br>• Monitor and optimize IT hardware and software systems for peak performance.<br>• Evaluate and manage talent pipelines within the IT team to support organizational growth.<br>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within IT operations and service delivery.
We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team on a contract basis in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge network solutions to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced networking technologies and contribute to the seamless operation of critical infrastructure.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate the current network architecture and identify areas for improvement.<br>• Design and deploy robust failover solutions to enhance system reliability.<br>• Reconfigure IP addressing schemes to optimize network performance.<br>• Implement routing protocols to support efficient data center operations.<br>• Configure and manage Cisco devices, ensuring high availability and performance.<br>• Monitor and maintain virtual switch uptime to guarantee seamless connectivity.<br>• Document network changes and provide detailed knowledge transfer to the team.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure network solutions align with business needs.<br>• Conduct regular assessments of network health and apply necessary updates.<br>• Support multi-tenant environments and ensure compliance with industry standards.