Senior System Administrator

abra • Wheaton, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

abra professional services is seeking a Senior System Administrator! We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Team Lead to manage a professional technical team responsible for the availability, maintenance, and ongoing operations of enterprise storage, backup, and database environments. In this role, you will serve as a technological focal point, leading infrastructure planning, vendor management, and cross-functional project deployments within a large-scale enterprise setting.

Requirements

• Academic degree or Practical Engineer diploma (ICT/Technology emphasis) + 6+ years of experience in storage, backup, and database systems within a large enterprise.
• Completion of relevant professional training (at least 800 hours total) + 8+ years of relevant enterprise experience.
• At least 10+ years of hands-on experience in storage, backup, and database systems within a large enterprise.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience managing storage, backup, and database environments in large, complex enterprise organizations (1000+ employees).
• Proven experience leading technical teams (managing at least 4 engineers).
• Deep operational experience with advanced Enterprise Storage solutions (e.g., Dell-EMC).
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Backup Solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Infrastructure technologies and VMware virtualization.
• Deep familiarity with Microsoft SQL/Database systems.
• Proven track record in planning and executing large-scale storage and backup upgrade/deployment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of system infrastructure engineers.
• Oversee the continuous operation, maintenance, and availability of enterprise storage, backup systems, and databases.
• Plan and deploy technological infrastructure solutions for strategic enterprise projects.
• Drive future-ready infrastructure planning, capacity management, and architecture.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across IT, Cyber Security, and Network Communications teams.
• Manage vendor contracts, procurement, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Author technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system architectures.
• On-call availability (24/7) and flexibility for on-site support as required by business operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree