Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
The organization is looking for an experienced Systems Administrator with strong Linux, virtualization, and storage experience to support a primarily on prem infrastructure environment. This role maintains the reliability, availability, and security of Windows, Linux, virtual machines, and core infrastructure that supports 24/7 operations. The environment includes modern Windows Server builds, RedHat Linux, and a large VMware footprint. ________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support Linux (RedHat) and Windows Server environments.
- Manage virtualization platforms (VMware) across ~500 virtual machines and ~60 servers.
- Maintain and support storage technologies and related infrastructure.
- Perform system installation, configuration, troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning.
- Maintain hardware environments, primarily Dell server infrastructure.
- Support identity and access systems (Active Directory, Entra ID) and M365.
- Administer and support cloud services in Azure or AWS (as applicable).
- Assist with security responsibilities including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and compliance tasks.
- Create and maintain scripts (preferably from scratch) to automate tasks and improve system reliability.
- Produce and maintain documentation for processes, standards, system configurations, and inventory.
- Monitor uptime and performance using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Participate in incident response, including root cause analysis and on call rotation.
- Build and deploy software packages and support enterprise application environments.
- Collaborate with internal teams on infrastructure projects and upgrades. _______________________________________
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration (RedHat preferred).
- High proficiency with virtualization technologies (VMware).
- Experience with storage administration in enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.
- Experience in medium-sized enterprise environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, hardware, and virtual infrastructure.
- Ability to manage both on prem and hybrid environments (90–95% on prem today).
- Ability to write and maintain custom scripts. ________________________________________ Nice-to-Have Skills
- Kubernetes experience.
- RedHat certifications (RHCSA/RHCE).
- Experience administering cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
- Background in DevOps or infrastructure automation. ________________________________________ Attributes for Success
- Operates independently and takes ownership of systems and tasks.
- Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.
- Able to communicate clearly with technical and non technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable supporting high availability environments.