Systems Administrator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 3--6+ years of systems administration experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise environments preferred.
• Operating Systems: Windows Server (intermediate to advanced), Linux (basic to intermediate).
• Virtualization: VMware (ESXi, vCenter).
• Cloud Platforms: Exposure to AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Identity & Core Services: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy.
• Networking: Basic understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, and network segmentation.
• Storage & Backup: Exposure to SAN storage and backup/archiving solutions.
• Automation & DevOps: Basic scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash), familiarity with IaC (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation), understanding of DevOps and Git workflows, exposure to configuration management tools.
• Monitoring & Security: Experience with log monitoring tools, understanding of Zero Trust concepts.
• Tools & Frameworks: Exposure to ITSM tools and ITIL processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in an environment spanning multiple geographic locations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft 365 / O365 ecosystem (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with AWS or Azure in a support capacity.
• Familiarity with Cisco or Palo Alto networking technologies.
• Backup tools (e.g., Veeam, Commvault).

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Windows, Linux, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Administer VMware platforms (ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, vMotion).
• Assist in managing server workloads in AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Maintain server hardware, storage systems (SAN), and networking components.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on server, networking, and related hardware.
• Ensure systems availability, performance, and capacity planning.
• Support server network infrastructure (NIC, IP Addressing, VPNs, VLANs, routing, load balancing).
• Follow and implement security best practices, including Zero Trust principles.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Manage user accounts and identity services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
• Configure and report on authentication, access control, and system performance.
• Support backup and disaster recovery (DR) processes.
• Assist with validation of disaster recovery automation.
• Participate in DR testing activities.
• Ensure systems comply with data protection policies and backup standards.
• Troubleshoot system, application, and performance issues.
• Support application deployment, installation, and configuration.
• Provide support to Help Desk and escalate issues when required.
• Act as an escalation point for advanced technical issues when needed.
• Participate in on-call support rotation and scheduled maintenance windows.
• Maintain a high level of availability in accordance with SLAs.
• Develop and maintain basic automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation (preferred).
• Support configuration management and automation tools.
• Monitor systems and assist with performance tuning.
• Utilize log monitoring tools for troubleshooting and alerting.
• Ensure systems comply with policies, standards, licensing agreements, and procedures.
• Work within ITIL-based processes (incident, problem, change management).
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in DevOps and Git-based workflows.
• Provide input into system improvements and operational procedures.
• Assist with server-related cost and effort estimates for projects.