Systems Administrator
At Emergent Software · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Salary: US$45–55 an hour
- DevOps and infrastructure
- Contract
Where you’ll work
Hybrid, based in Minneapolis
“Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States”
From the location.
“Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.**”
From the job description.
The job board lists it as hybrid.
Hybrid means some days in the office. The listing says how many, and where.
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- Posted
- 24 September 2026
- First seen by us
- 12 October 2026
- Last checked
- 10 hours ago
Job description
From Emergent Software’s job post, as they wrote it.
**This is a 6+ month contract position with one of our clients. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work Tues, Wed, Thur in the West suburbs of Minneapolis, MN. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.**
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator who will support the design, operation, and maintenance of enterprise identity, access, and infrastructure systems. This person will work closely with IT team members and business users to ensure reliable and secure system performance across on-premises and cloud environments. This position is ideal for a hands-on problem solver who can support day-to-day operations while continuing to build technical depth across core infrastructure services.
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Responsibilities
* Support administration of Active Directory, including user and group management, permissions, and basic Group Policy maintenance
* Assist with identity and access management (IAM) platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta
* Help configure and support SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies
* Perform routine system maintenance including server patching, updates, and monitoring of Windows Server environments
* Assist with administration of Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365, including user provisioning and mailbox support
* Support remote access technologies including RDS and VPN connectivity
* Assist with certificate and PKI management, including tracking renewals and resolving basic issues
* Monitor systems and troubleshoot incidents, escalating complex issues as needed
* Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps
* Participate in on-call or after-hours support as required
Requirements
* Basic to intermediate experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
* Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, including patching methodologies
* Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Exchange, Outlook, and mail migration concepts
* Exposure to IAM platforms such as Okta, including SSO and MFA
* Basic experience with Microsoft Azure environments is preferred
* Understanding of remote desktop infrastructure and secure remote access solutions
* Exposure to certificate management and PKI concepts
* Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to think critically and solve problems
* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Nice To Haves
* Hands-on experience supporting enterprise users and infrastructure systems
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across a variety of systems
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