Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Role: System Administrator (Infrastructure & Operations) Location: Barrington, NJ

Let’s create our future together at The AES Group!

Why Join Us?

Work within a globally connected enterprise IT environment

Exposure to modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure technologies

Opportunity to lead impactful system improvements and automation initiatives

Collaborative environment with highly skilled IT professionals

Hands-on experience across infrastructure, security, and cloud ecosystems

About the Role

We are hiring a System Administrator (Infrastructure & Operations) for our technology-driven enterprise space. This role is critical in maintaining and enhancing a global IT ecosystem that spans end-user systems, core infrastructure, and cloud platforms.

You will work closely with cross-functional IT teams to ensure system stability, scalability, and performance, while also driving improvements across infrastructure, identity management, and operational processes.

Responsibilities

Administer and support Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Group Policy

Manage and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 (O365) including user provisioning, Exchange Online, and licensing

Support Azure AD / Entra ID, identity access management, and hybrid environments

Oversee patch management, system updates, and endpoint compliance

Collaborate on VoIP systems (8x8 or similar) including configuration and issue resolution

Assist in managing network-integrated services (DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls in coordination with network team)

Support security tools such as Zscaler, Proofpoint, and endpoint protection platforms

Maintain and optimize virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V)

Participate in data center operations, backups, and disaster recovery processes

Drive documentation and process improvement across IT operations

Act as escalation point for Tier 2/3 issues from helpdesk

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in System Administration (Windows-focused)

Strong experience with:

Active Directory & Group Policy

Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online

Azure AD / identity management

Experience with VoIP systems (8x8, Teams Voice, etc.)

Familiarity with endpoint management and patching tools

Exposure to networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs)

Experience with security platforms (Zscaler, Proofpoint, or similar)

VMware or Hyper-V administration

Backup solutions (Veeam or similar)

Preferred Skills

Experience working in hybrid cloud environments

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and join us on our journey!