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The Role: IT Systems & Network Administrator
Who You Are
You are a technically curious systems administrator who enjoys solving problems and supporting critical systems. You are comfortable operating hands-on and collaborating across a small team. You understand what reliability, security, and documentation mean in a high-availability environment. You will help implement, maintain, and secure Kings III’s IT infrastructure supporting a mission-critical 24x7 emergency communications environment. You’ll work across servers, networks, Microsoft 365, identity, backups, telecom, and endpoint platforms as part of a close-knit IT team. This position is full-time and on-site at our Coppell, TX headquarters.
Who We Are:
Established in 1989 Kings III is a growing, dynamic company. We’re a six-time winner of DFW Top Workplaces and nationally as a USA Today Top Workplace in 2020-2025. We’re on a mission for change – for our communities, our customers, and our company. If you see yourself as a builder and change agent, this is the right place for you.
More than 12% of our employees have been with the company for 10+ years, and an impressive 25% have been with us 5+ years. How do we do it? Here's what our employees say. We seek out creative employees who love opportunities for continuous learning and growth. We value innovation in not just our products, but the way we work, sell, and grow every day. We celebrate change and are always looking for ways to do things better!
What You’ll Do:
Your work keeps emergency calls connected nationwide, a life-safety mission with measurable community impact. You are joining a mature, well-funded IT program with a modern toolchain, defined scope, backing from senior IT management, and room to grow with the department.
The work is hands-on. You will own projects from planning through go-live, dig into escalated problems, become the person your teammates come to about the systems you run, and share after-hours callback for critical issues affecting the dispatch center or core infrastructure.
- Implement, maintain, and secure physical and virtual servers in Microsoft on-premises and cloud environments
- Administer networks including switches, firewalls, wireless, SANs, and monitoring platforms
- Support Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID) in a hybrid environment
- Administer Microsoft 365 services and integrated applications
- Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity systems
- Support SIP-based telecom platforms and related infrastructure
- Secure and manage endpoints and mobile devices using MDM and security tooling
- Support security operations, incident response, and evidence collection for SOC 2 controls across access management, change management, and monitoring
- Create and maintain technical documentation and runbooks
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience working in a broad IT role within a small, dynamic team
- 3+ years administering servers, networks, identity, Microsoft 365, and security tooling
- Hands-on experience with virtualized server environments (VMware or Hyper-V)
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a sense of ownership
- A learner’s mindset with the ability to both teach and be taught
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting SIP or VoIP platforms
- Experience with NetApp SAN storage platforms
- Familiarity with Aruba networking and Fortinet firewalls or wireless
- Experience with backup and recovery platforms (Veeam or equivalent)
- Basic scripting or automation experience (PowerShell or similar)
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Security+, or Microsoft cloud certifications
What We Do:
Our mission is simple - We provide critical communications services to help people in distress.
Our Core Values are even simpler:
1. Honesty & Integrity
2. Service to the customer above all else
3. Do what is right
4. Good enough is not good enough: pursue excellence
5. Encourage individual initiative and growth
By living and breathing our mission and Core Values every day in everything we do, Kings III is creating opportunities for individuals and reducing risk, liabilities, and costs for businesses every day.
Our primary client base includes commercial and multi-family real estate owners and property managers, and the most common areas we install our emergency phones are in elevators and at pool sides. We design, build, sell, install, service, and monitor those phones. Our Emergency Dispatch Center (EDC) provides 24/7/365 service to help dispatch local emergency services to people in distress. It’s that simple, our employees help save lives every day.
What’s in it For You:
- Medical insurance with 1 HSA and 2 PPO plan options
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA
- Dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- 401k with company contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid telemedicine 24/7 access
- Wellness Program
- Employee discount program
- 8 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
- 15 days of PTO accrued in year 1
- Generous referral bonus program
- Work life balance (a must!)
- Team building, attendance at our annual kickoff each January, and other fun events
- Relaxed professional dress code
Kings III is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
The Role: IT Systems & Network Administrator
Who You Are
You are a technically curious systems administrator who enjoys solving problems and supporting critical systems. You are comfortable operating hands-on and collaborating across a small team. You understand what reliability, security, and documentation mean in a high-availability environment. You will help implement, maintain, and secure Kings III’s IT infrastructure supporting a mission-critical 24x7 emergency communications environment. You’ll work across servers, networks, Microsoft 365, identity, backups, telecom, and endpoint platforms as part of a close-knit IT team. This position is full-time and on-site at our Coppell, TX headquarters.
Who We Are:
Established in 1989 Kings III is a growing, dynamic company. We’re a six-time winner of DFW Top Workplaces and nationally as a USA Today Top Workplace in 2020-2025. We’re on a mission for change – for our communities, our customers, and our company. If you see yourself as a builder and change agent, this is the right place for you.
More than 12% of our employees have been with the company for 10+ years, and an impressive 25% have been with us 5+ years. How do we do it? Here's what our employees say. We seek out creative employees who love opportunities for continuous learning and growth. We value innovation in not just our products, but the way we work, sell, and grow every day. We celebrate change and are always looking for ways to do things better!
What You’ll Do:
Your work keeps emergency calls connected nationwide, a life-safety mission with measurable community impact. You are joining a mature, well-funded IT program with a modern toolchain, defined scope, backing from senior IT management, and room to grow with the department.
The work is hands-on. You will own projects from planning through go-live, dig into escalated problems, become the person your teammates come to about the systems you run, and share after-hours callback for critical issues affecting the dispatch center or core infrastructure.
- Implement, maintain, and secure physical and virtual servers in Microsoft on-premises and cloud environments
- Administer networks including switches, firewalls, wireless, SANs, and monitoring platforms
- Support Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID) in a hybrid environment
- Administer Microsoft 365 services and integrated applications
- Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity systems
- Support SIP-based telecom platforms and related infrastructure
- Secure and manage endpoints and mobile devices using MDM and security tooling
- Support security operations, incident response, and evidence collection for SOC 2 controls across access management, change management, and monitoring
- Create and maintain technical documentation and runbooks
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience working in a broad IT role within a small, dynamic team
- 3+ years administering servers, networks, identity, Microsoft 365, and security tooling
- Hands-on experience with virtualized server environments (VMware or Hyper-V)
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a sense of ownership
- A learner’s mindset with the ability to both teach and be taught
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting SIP or VoIP platforms
- Experience with NetApp SAN storage platforms
- Familiarity with Aruba networking and Fortinet firewalls or wireless
- Experience with backup and recovery platforms (Veeam or equivalent)
- Basic scripting or automation experience (PowerShell or similar)
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Security+, or Microsoft cloud certifications
What We Do:
Our mission is simple - We provide critical communications services to help people in distress.
Our Core Values are even simpler:
1. Honesty & Integrity
2. Service to the customer above all else
3. Do what is right
4. Good enough is not good enough: pursue excellence
5. Encourage individual initiative and growth
By living and breathing our mission and Core Values every day in everything we do, Kings III is creating opportunities for individuals and reducing risk, liabilities, and costs for businesses every day.
Our primary client base includes commercial and multi-family real estate owners and property managers, and the most common areas we install our emergency phones are in elevators and at pool sides. We design, build, sell, install, service, and monitor those phones. Our Emergency Dispatch Center (EDC) provides 24/7/365 service to help dispatch local emergency services to people in distress. It’s that simple, our employees help save lives every day.
What’s in it For You:
- Medical insurance with 1 HSA and 2 PPO plan options
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA
- Dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- 401k with company contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid telemedicine 24/7 access
- Wellness Program
- Employee discount program
- 8 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
- 15 days of PTO accrued in year 1
- Generous referral bonus program
- Work life balance (a must!)
- Team building, attendance at our annual kickoff each January, and other fun events
- Relaxed professional dress code
Kings III is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network systems administrator jobs.
- CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA certification strongly preferred or required
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls
- Proficiency with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Nagios
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPN protocols
- Experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Network Systems Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to certifications
Hiring managers scan for certifications before reading work history. Lead with your active credentials like CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or CCNP, and list them exactly as they appear on your certificate so applicant tracking systems recognize them correctly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network systems administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight vendor-specific hands-on experience
Generic phrases like 'managed network infrastructure' get skipped. Name the specific platforms you have configured, such as Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos, or Palo Alto, and include the scale, like the number of nodes or sites you supported.
Filter openings by environment type
Network administrator roles vary widely by environment. On-premises data center, hybrid cloud, and fully cloud-native positions each require a different skill emphasis, so narrow your search by environment type to avoid applying to roles where your background won't match.
Prepare a lab environment for technical screens
Most hiring panels include a live troubleshooting or configuration exercise. Practice in a home lab or a simulation tool like Cisco Packet Tracer before interviews so you can walk through routing, switching, or firewall scenarios without hesitation under pressure.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Before salary conversations, clarify whether the role is on-call, covers how many sites, and what the team size is. Those details directly affect workload, and understanding them first gives you concrete reasons to justify your compensation ask.
Network Systems Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network systems administrators?
The companies hiring the most network systems administrators right now include Saalex, Leidos, and Oak Grove Technologies, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in healthcare systems, defense contractors, and large financial institutions with complex on-premises infrastructure.
How many network systems administrator jobs are remote?
About 21% of network systems administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most on-site requirements tied to roles managing physical hardware. Cloud-focused positions, particularly those centered on network automation or virtual private networking, tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become a network systems administrator?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field, then build hands-on skills through a home lab or entry-level helpdesk work. Earn foundational certifications like CompTIA Network+ followed by vendor credentials such as CCNA. From there, apply for junior network technician or administrator roles to build production experience before moving into full network systems administrator positions.
Can you get a network systems administrator job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level network administrator roles exist specifically for candidates with certifications but limited professional experience. Employers in managed service providers and mid-size companies often hire candidates who hold CompTIA Network+ or CCNA and can demonstrate hands-on lab or internship work. Focusing your applications on helpdesk or junior network technician postings first builds the production experience that moves you into a full administrator role faster.
What does the network systems administrator interview process look like?
Most hiring processes involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview where you walk through your experience with specific platforms and protocols. A live troubleshooting or configuration exercise is common in the second or third round, where interviewers present a network scenario and ask you to diagnose or resolve it. Final rounds often include a conversation with the IT manager or director about team fit and operational priorities.
Where can I find and apply to network systems administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to network systems administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, certifications, and preferred location or work environment, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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