We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to oversee and strengthen enterprise infrastructure operations in Birmingham, Alabama. This position supports a multi-site environment and plays a key role in maintaining reliable server, virtualization, cloud, and identity platforms for the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a strong commitment to system stability, security, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily administration of server environments across on-premises, virtual, and cloud platforms that support users at multiple locations.
- Maintain and optimize core infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and Microsoft 365 services.
- Manage identity and access functions through Active Directory, Group Policy, and related account administration processes.
- Track system health, install updates, resolve infrastructure issues, and take corrective action to minimize downtime.
- Direct backup, recovery, storage, and disaster recovery activities to protect business-critical systems and data.
- Apply security controls, address vulnerabilities, and enforce appropriate access standards across the server environment.
- Support server hardware and data center equipment to ensure dependable performance and availability.
- Provide secondary infrastructure assistance for networking components such as switches, VLANs, and site connectivity.
- Contribute to technical projects by creating documentation, improving operational procedures, and developing PowerShell-based automation where appropriate.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience administering servers and enterprise infrastructure environments.
- Recent practical experience managing VMware at the platform level, including backend administration responsibilities.
- Strong background with Veeam, including backup management, recovery execution, and disaster recovery support.
- Solid expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 administration.
- Experience supporting a mix of physical, virtual, and cloud-based infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including switching, VLANs, and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in information technology or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of technical issues, and collaborate effectively with IT team members.