NFPA · 19 hours ago
System Administrator
Quincy,MA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is dedicated to saving lives and reducing loss related to fire and electrical hazards. They are seeking a System Administrator to ensure the reliable operation and security of their infrastructure while implementing DevOps practices and managing Azure resources to support application development.
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Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows and Linux server environments (on premises and cloud-based)
Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, identity, access controls, and authentication services
Perform system patching, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery testing
Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
Maintain system documentation, standards, and operational procedures
Participate in on call and incident response activities as required
Provision, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure resources to support application development and hosting needs (e.g., App Service, compute, storage, networking, identity, and security services)
Implement and maintain Azure resource governance, cost controls, and best practices
Collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure Azure environments meet NFPA security and compliance requirements
Support hybrid environments integrating on premises infrastructure with Azure services
Partner with Application Development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Deploy and maintain self-hosted build and deployment agents where required
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting tools
Improve system reliability, scalability, and deployment consistency through automation and standardization
Troubleshoot build, deployment, and environment-related issues in collaboration with developers
Serve as a technical advisor to development teams on infrastructure, performance, and operational considerations
Identify opportunities to modernize infrastructure and improve operational efficiency
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to infrastructure and DevOps roadmaps
Mentor junior administrators and contribute to knowledge sharing within IT
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar infrastructure-focused role
Hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments; Linux experience preferred
Experience provisioning and managing Microsoft Azure resources
Working knowledge of DevOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell required; Bash or Python a plus)
Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Trustworthy and reliable
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Must have proximity to Quincy MA; role is 30% in office
Able to work after-hours when needed and respond to incidents
Preferred
Experience managing and configuring AWS infrastructure and services
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., ARM, Terraform)
Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms
Experience supporting application development teams in an Agile/DevOps environment
Knowledge of security best practices for cloud and hybrid environments
Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer) are a plus
Company
NFPA
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1896.
201-500 employees
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