Description

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot on-premise server infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers.
• Manage and configure network components, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security.
• Implement and manage firewall rule configurations to maintain a secure network environment.
• Monitor and maintain system health, ensuring high availability and performance of critical resources.
• Perform server operating system upgrades and manage vendor patching.
• Collaborate with the IT team to design, implement, and maintain virtualized environments using VMware.
• Administer and support hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, Azure, and related cloud services.
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure, networking, security controls, and monitoring solutions.
• Develop and implement automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to streamline system administration and provisioning tasks.
• Perform routine system audits, updates, and patches to ensure systems remain compliant with security and operational standards.
• Respond to and resolve technical issues in a timely manner, providing excellent user support.
• Document system configurations, procedures, architecture diagrams, and operational changes accurately.
• Administer and manage Active Directory (AD) and domain controllers, ensuring proper configuration and maintenance.
• Create and manage Group Policies (GPOs) to enforce security and compliance requirements.
• Administer and manage firewalls, including SonicWall and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Manage enterprise storage solutions including Isilon, Vblock, VxRail, Data Domain, and Avamar.
• Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring the timely procurement of IT resources and services.
• Lead and participate in infrastructure and cloud migration projects, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and users to provide clear updates and technical support.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, reports, architecture diagrams, and project updates.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a System Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role.
• Strong expertise supporting enterprise on-premises infrastructure, including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, storage, virtualization, and networking technologies.
• Hands-on experience administering VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid environments that integrate on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with one or more cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, or equivalent cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Ansible, Pulumi, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Strong knowledge of network configuration and management, including firewall administration.
• Experience administering Active Directory, domain controllers, and Group Policy.
• Experience with SonicWall and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Knowledge of storage solutions including Isilon, Vblock, VxRail, Data Domain, and Avamar.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong soft skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as:

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
• VMware VCP
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Experience with other system administration tools and technologies (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices and documentation standards.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices in enterprise environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Experience supporting containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices and documentation standards

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree