Senior Systems Administrator / DevOps Engineer

Title: Sr. Sys Admin/ DevOps Engineer Location: 100% remote Duration: 6-12 months Client: US Legal Support We are looking for someone who: Can quickly learn unfamiliar systems.Is comfortable working across infrastructure, automation, and cloud platforms.Has built CI/CD pipelines and automation solutions in production environments.Understands operational risk and production change management.Requires minimal day-to-day oversight.Can engage vendors, follow technical implementation guidance, and drive projects to completion.Has the confidence and experience to make progress without extensive hand-holding.Must Have: Senior Windows Systems Administration backgroundAdvanced PowerShell scriptingAzure DevOps experienceCI/CD pipeline experienceInfrastructure migration experienceVendor coordination experienceAbility to work independentlyNice to Have: Azure FunctionsSQL ServerApplication integrations/APIsSaaS administrationAutomation and modernization projectsNot Looking For: Junior system administratorsPure software developersCandidates requiring significant mentoring or day-to-day supervisionThey will assist with: Azure DevOps initiativesCI/CD pipeline implementationsPowerShell automationapplication migrationsinfrastructure upgradescloud integrationsoperational modernization efforts across multiple business-critical platformsThe successful candidate will bring a strong systems administration background combined with modern DevOps practices and automation expertise Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & Systems Administration Support Windows Server environments across Development, UAT, and Production.Execute server migrations, upgrades, and modernization efforts.Assist with Linux-to-Windows migration projects.Coordinate production deployments with software vendors.Perform application installation, configuration, validation, and troubleshooting.Support SQL Server-based applications and vendor-led upgrade activities.Maintain documentation and implementation runbooks.DevOps & Automation Design, maintain, and enhance PowerShell automation solutions.Build and support CI/CD pipelines.Assist with Azure DevOps implementations and migration activities.Support Azure Functions and cloud-based automation initiatives.Modernize legacy operational processes and scripts.Implement secure credential management practices using modern secrets-management solutions (e.g., Azure Key Vault).Application & Integration Support Support SaaS integrations and API-driven workflows.Assist with Zendesk workflow automation and operational testing.Develop test automation frameworks for validating business processes.Coordinate implementation efforts with third-party vendors and solution providers.Support email workflow automation and operational integrations.Project Execution Work directly with infrastructure leadership and technical SMEs.Lead technical tasks with minimal supervision.Participate in production cutovers and deployment activities.Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and integration issues.Document findings, procedures, and configuration changes.Required Qualifications 7+ years of Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience.Strong PowerShell scripting and automation expertise.Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.Experience with Azure DevOps or comparable DevOps platforms.Advanced Windows Server administration skills.Experience supporting SQL Server environments.Experience working with APIs, integrations, and automation workflows.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Experience coordinating directly with software vendors and technical partners.Ability to independently drive projects to completion with minimal guidance.