Senior Systems Administrator

The Dixon Group•Chestertown, MD

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator to support and enhance its technology environment in Chestertown, Maryland. The role covers enterprise infrastructure, including VMware, Microsoft 365, Azure, storage, networking, and cybersecurity systems, with responsibility for keeping systems secure, reliable, and available for business operations. The administrator also serves as a Tier III escalation resource and contributes to infrastructure improvements. The role is based at 1 Dixon Square, Chestertown, MD 21620, with work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The stated annual pay range is $80,000–$120,000. The Dixon Group does not provide U.S. work sponsorship. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7–10 years of experience administering VMware environments, including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
3–5 years of experience with storage platforms, networking concepts, VPNs, firewalls, and cybersecurity principles.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems and networking protocols.
Strong knowledge of backup and recovery solutions, preferably Veeam, and disaster recovery best practices.
Experience troubleshooting infrastructure, server, and application issues in a production environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to address incidents and problems, provide access management, and contribute to infrastructure enhancement projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
Strong communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional service and support.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications include VMware, O365/Azure Professional, Microsoft Server, HP Switch, Firewall, and Citrix.

Responsibilities

Maintain and support enterprise infrastructure, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and available.
Administer and support VMware virtual server environments, including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
Manage Microsoft server technologies and core services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365.
Manage enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions, including Veeam and cloud-based retention systems.
Support Azure cloud services and assist with optimizing cloud-based resources and applications.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and serve as a Tier III escalation resource for complex technical problems.
Perform system maintenance, including software patching and upgrades, backup administration, and recovery testing.
Manage and support storage systems, virtualization platforms, Citrix environments, and related infrastructure technologies.
Support network infrastructure, including switches, VLANs, VPN connections, and firewall technologies.
Help maintain cybersecurity controls through system hardening, patch management, security monitoring, and compliance initiatives.
Address incidents and problems, provide access management, and contribute to infrastructure enhancement projects.