Systems Administrator

Eclipse Aerospace•Albuquerque, NM

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the reliable, secure operation and ongoing improvement of Eclipse Aerospace’s on-premises infrastructure, virtual servers, enterprise identity systems, cloud services, and business-critical applications. This hands-on position requires independent troubleshooting, sound technical judgment, thorough documentation, and effective collaboration with IT colleagues and business users. Secondary responsibilities include end-user support, service request resolution, and hardware and software lifecycle management. The position is in the IT department in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is not remote. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a minimum work week of 40 hours; some evenings and weekends may be required. Minimal travel may be required. This is an exempt position with no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the IT Manager. The stated salary range is $80,000–$100,000 per year, based on education and experience/expertise.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on systems administration experience in a business or enterprise environment.
Administration experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
Strong Windows Server and Active Directory skills, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file permissions.
Hands-on VMware vSphere/ESXi administration experience.
Working knowledge of Cisco networking, TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, and switching.
Experience with backup and recovery operations, cybersecurity, and incident troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and proactively resolve technical issues.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft, or CompTIA.
Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V, Entra ID, hybrid identity, SSO, and MFA.
Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication and NetApp storage solutions.
PowerShell/PowerCLI scripting and administrative automation experience.
Experience with cloud migrations and Active Directory upgrades.
macOS administration experience.

Responsibilities

Administer and troubleshoot VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V virtual infrastructure.
Implement and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related systems.
Administer Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cloud services.
Manage identity and access systems, including Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Connect SSO, and MFA.
Investigate and resolve infrastructure and security issues.
Manage backup and recovery operations, including restoration testing and disaster recovery.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco network devices, MPLS, VLANs, switching, and routing.
Maintain business-critical applications and coordinate upgrades and migrations.
Install, configure, and maintain servers, endpoints, network equipment, and software.
Maintain system inventories, configuration records, and technical documentation.
Independently troubleshoot complex issues and manage assigned projects to completion.
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.