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IT Specialist / System Administrator

Connection
United States, Colorado, Fort Collins
Mar 04, 2025
IT Specialist / System Administrator Be part of the team that drives our company forward, transforming ideas into real-world tools and platforms that support the business and spur innovation. Fort Collins, CO CONNECTION At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware—PCs, printers, servers, and more—to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. We like to think of ourselves as the IT Department for our customers’ IT Department. Our company started out almost 40 years ago with two employees and a phone line. Today we’re a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries around the world—still driven by that startup mentality and guided by our original purpose. https://www.connection.com/ keywords: position summary,support,technical,qualifications,nice to have Full Time $38.00/Hr. - $45.00/Hr. Overview: Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for an IT Systems Administrator in Fort Collins, CO. This is an onsite contract-to-hire position. Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows & Linux servers. Manage and configure network switches, routers, and firewalls. Provide technical support for Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. Monitor and respond to IT security threats, implementing MFA, endpoint protection, and DLP. Ensure patch management for servers and software. Assist users with hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Handle onboarding and offboarding procedures. Maintain Active Directory in a multi-forest, hybrid environment. Configure and manage GPO settings and Microsoft Intune for device security. Oversee hardware and software lifecycle management. Provide round-the-clock support for critical IT issues. Collaborate with vendors and consultants to resolve technical challenges. Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 484 Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Networking, or IT-related field. 1-3 years of hands-on IT experience in system administration or IT support. Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. Strong knowledge of networking protocols (DNS, DHCP, VPN). Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Nice to have: Familiarity with Novell networks and migration projects. Hands-on experience with firewalls, Microsoft Intune, and endpoint management. Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V. General scripting experience. Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 1378 Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 3019