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IBEX Global Solutions

Server Administrator (Principal) / System Administrator (Principal)

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About the Role

We are seeking a Server Administrator (Principal) with strong experience designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

This is a hands-on technical SME role focused on infrastructure architecture, cloud modernization, and enterprise migrations. The ideal candidate has led end-to-end implementations and serves as a senior technical escalation point (L3).


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and support enterprise hybrid infrastructure.

  • Administer Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, IAM, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server.

  • Design and implement AWS and Azure hybrid cloud solutions, including networking, security, governance, and Landing Zones.

  • Manage VMware ESXi and Hyper-V environments.

  • Lead on-premises to cloud migration and infrastructure modernization projects.

  • Serve as the L3 technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.

  • Produce architecture, design, and implementation documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Enterprise Wintel / Infrastructure Engineering experience.

  • 5+ years of Hybrid Cloud or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.

  • Proven experience designing and deploying enterprise infrastructure solutions.

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Microsoft Exchange & Microsoft 365

  • Active Directory & Entra ID (Azure AD)

  • Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy

  • VMware ESXi & Hyper-V

  • AWS & Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, IAM, Governance, Landing Zones)

Must have experience:

  • Designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure solutions.

  • Leading on-premises to cloud migration projects.

  • Acting as an L3 technical escalation point.

  • Creating architecture and technical design documentation.

  • Supporting large enterprise or global environments.

Nice to have experience:

  • Veeam Backup & Replication

  • Datadog, SolarWinds, Azure Monitor, or CloudWatch

  • Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft 365, ITIL, or Security certifications


Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Designed and implemented enterprise infrastructure—not just supported it.

  • Strong Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 administration experience.

  • Hands-on deployment of DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Entra ID.

  • Experience architecting AWS and Azure hybrid cloud environments.

  • Independently led infrastructure projects and major technical escalations.


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