Data Center Administrator

Adventist Risk Management, Inc.•Silver Spring, MD

2d•$107,130 - $152,286•Hybrid

About The Position

Adventist Risk Management, Inc. (ARM) is hiring a full-time Data Center Administrator for its Information Technology team. The role leads the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data center infrastructure, maintaining highly available, secure, and scalable systems across compute, storage, networking, backup, and Microsoft 365 platforms. The position is hybrid and includes the company benefits package. The role works across infrastructure operations, security, and disaster recovery, and contributes to infrastructure projects, upgrades, and documentation. ARM describes its workplace as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian environment emphasizing professional standards, customer service, diversity and inclusion, meaningful work, and opportunities for long-term growth.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in data center or infrastructure administration.
Experience with Nutanix and/or Hyper-V and HCI environments.
Experience with Microsoft S2D, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA, FTD, FMC, and Catalyst/Nexus switching.
Experience with Microsoft 365 (E3 or higher), including Entra, Intune, and Purview.
Strong knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls.
Experience supporting enterprise WAN/fiber connectivity.
Strong troubleshooting skills across multiple infrastructure domains.
Ability to work independently without daily supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work.
Collaborative, resourceful, self-starting approach; ARM seeks an ideal team player who is hungry, humble, and smart.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), Nutanix (NCP), or Microsoft certifications.
Experience with automation using PowerShell or Python.
Familiarity with Zero Trust or modern security frameworks.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) and virtualization using Nutanix AHV and/or Hyper-V.
Manage Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) and enterprise storage solutions.
Administer backup and disaster recovery systems, including testing and recovery validation.
Configure and support Cisco firewalls (ASA, FTD, FMC) and cybersecurity tools.
Manage Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches and troubleshoot Layer 2/3 network issues.
Support WAN and national fiber circuits, ensuring reliability and performance.
Administer Microsoft 365 (E3 or higher), including Entra ID, Intune, and Purview.
Collaborate across teams on patching, incident response, system hardening, and disaster recovery planning.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize infrastructure across compute, storage, network, and cloud services.
Contribute to infrastructure projects, upgrades, and documentation.
May participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support.