Systems Administrator A5

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be recognized as a 2026 Top Work Places to Work.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We're looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it's all about relationships!

We have an opportunity available for an energetic Systems Administrator to join our Technology Services team. Our Systems Administrator is someone who enjoys problem solving and will focus on systems implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support in for our 10 offices throughout the U.S.

Our ideal Systems Administrator is...

• able to prioritize and plan complex technology tasks and projects.
• able to work independently and is detail-oriented and highly organized.
• team oriented.
• able to provide excellent internal customer service.
• is an excellent verbal and written communicator.
• organized and has strong attention to detail.
• able to move server and network equipment when needed.
• willing to add new skills.

Enjoy job responsibilities that may include:

• Implement and support vital cybersecurity protections, procedures, and controls including Microsoft Defender, conditional access policies, Sentinel, Mimecast, etc. Respond to cybersecurity incidents. Coordinate penetration tests annually.
• Support Microsoft Azure including InTune, Autopilot, ARC, virtual PCs (DaaS) and servers, PowerApps, CoPilot, M365, Teams, etc.
• Support on-premise Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Maintain internal corporate applications including ManageEngine ServiceDesk+, EndPoint Central, PDQ, etc.
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Patch & maintain Windows Servers, hypervisors, VEEAM backups, hosted third party applications, etc.
• Implement and support the corporate network which consists of Palo Alto and Meraki firewalls, switches, VPN solutions, internet carriers, etc.
• Escalating technology issues to vendors and partners when necessary.

We are considering candidates who meet the following basic qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity. Additional experience is welcome.
• Bachelor's degree or related professional certifications in Information Technology required.
• Current certification(s) in Microsoft systems management, cybersecurity, network management, ITIL, etc., preferred.
• A background in professional services consulting in architecture, engineering or construction is considered a plus.

Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets