System Administrator

About Us

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. CMA’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. CMA prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. CMA promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. CMA promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

CMA’s headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Knoxville, Port St. Lucie, Raleigh, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Tampa. CMA currently employs over one hundred and thirty (150) professionals, which affords our valued clients a top-level service.

CMA is hiring a skilled and motivated System Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of hands-on experience managing Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and enterprise networking infrastructure. The System Administrator will ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the IT infrastructure, supporting both office and field-based users across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows Server systems (2016/2019/2022) and related infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO).
• User provisioning and access control through Active Directory, SSO, MFA and Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Maintain and secure file servers, email systems, FortiGate VPN/firewall, and endpoint security.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply patches/updates.
• Administer virtualization platforms (e.g., Azure, Hyper-V).
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery systems.
• Support IT-related needs across offices, including hardware, software, and network troubleshooting.
• Participate in the planning and execution of infrastructure projects (e.g., server upgrades, cloud integrations).
• Document procedures and maintain configuration records.
• Provide 2nd/3rd level support for escalated help desk tickets.
• Manage and maintain software licenses and subscriptions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Windows system administration.
• Proficient in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with FortiGate firewalls and FortiClient EMS is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, file systems, and TCP/IP networking.
• Familiarity with virtualization (Hyper-V) and cloud services (Microsoft 365/Azure).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant certifications: Microsoft, CompTIA Security+, Fortinet NSE, or similar.
• Background in civil engineering or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry IT support.
• Experience supporting multi-site architecture and field operations.
• Experience using or managing the use of any of the following:
  • MS SQL Server, SSRS, and Power BI
  • CAD/GIS software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS)
  • PeerGFS
  • Paessler PRTG
  • ConnectWise ScreenConnect and ConnectWise RMM
  • KnowBe4 Security awareness training, Prevent, Defend
  • Veeam
  • Adobe Creative Suite

CMA's High Standard of Professionalism

Chen Moore and Associates is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal “Search for Excellence.” We offer a career opportunity rather than a job – an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of CMA are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction. In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm, but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

Chen Moore and Associates is a Great Place to Work! 

• Named "Top 500 Design Firm" nationally by ENR
• Named ‘Best Places to Work For’ nationally by the Zweig Group in the
  Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and 2014–2025.
• Named to the ‘Hot Firm’s List’ nationally by the Zweig Group from 2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2025.
• CMA is regularly recognized as a ‘Best Firm to Work For’ by the South
  Florida Business Journal, Civil + Structural Engineer, ENR Southeast, and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

OUR BENEFITS include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
• 401(k) Plan – Competitive Employer Match
• Supplemental benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Continuing education
• Mentorship programs
• Professional societies
• Community engagement
• Cell phone