Infrastructure System Administrator

Tower Loan • Flowood, MS

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Infrastructure System Administrator to support and maintain the IT infrastructure for our financial services organization. The Infrastructure System Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, performance, security, and availability of servers, virtualization platforms, network systems, and associated technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with VMware, Fortinet, Cohesity, Windows Server, IIS, and BeyondTrust, and will play a critical role in maintaining system reliability and security compliance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in system administration or IT infrastructure support.
• Strong technical experience with VMware, Windows Server, Fortinet firewalls, and IIS.
• Experience with Cohesity backup and disaster recovery systems.
• Familiarity with BeyondTrust or similar remote support platforms.
• Strong knowledge of system administration, server infrastructure, and virtualization technologies.
• Understanding of network fundamentals and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as VMware vSphere, Fortinet NSE, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate/Expert (MCSA/MCSE), or similar are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain virtualized environments using VMware vSphere and ESXi.
• Manage and support Windows Server environments, including patching, user account management, and system troubleshooting.
• Configure and maintain IIS for hosting web applications and services.
• Administer Fortinet firewalls and security solutions to ensure network protection and secure access.
• Perform regular system backups and manage disaster recovery operations using Cohesity.
• Support and maintain BeyondTrust remote access tools for secure user and vendor support.
• Implement and maintain monitoring tools to track the health and performance of servers, storage, and other infrastructure components.
• Respond to system alerts and incidents promptly to minimize downtime and maintain business continuity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues independently or in collaboration with other IT staff.
• Ensure systems and configurations align with security best practices and regulatory compliance standards relevant to financial services.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of security controls and protocols across all systems.
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed, ensuring systems meet compliance requirements.
• Participate in IT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
• Collaborate with IT team members and other departments to implement technical solutions that support business goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Identify areas for process and system improvement and provide recommendations to senior IT staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level