We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and operate our IT infrastructure. This role is responsible for the reliability, performance, and day-to-day operation of on-premises and virtualized environments, including VMware vSphere, Windows and Linux servers, Docker environments, advanced firewalls, VPNs, and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). The ideal candidate is hands-on, operationally strong, and comfortable supporting business-critical systems.
After probation and at discretion of manager, this position has potential to move to a hybrid work from home 2 days a week.
Infrastructure & Systems Management
· Administer and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure, including host management, VM provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
· Install, configure, manage, and support Windows Server environments (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file and print services).
· Administer and support Linux servers (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent).
· Administer and support Docker environments on Linux servers, including host configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
· Perform system patching, upgrades, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
· Monitor system health, availability, and performance; troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues.
· Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and improvements.
Network & Platform Operations
· Configure, manage, and maintain advanced firewalls (e.g., next-generation firewalls), including rule sets, NAT, routing, and logging.
· Administer VPN solutions (site-to-site and remote access).
· Manage and maintain Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to support application availability and protection.
· Maintain reliable and secure network connectivity across environments.
Backup, Recovery & Reliability
· Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
· Perform backup validation, restore testing, and disaster recovery exercises.
· Ensure system availability, redundancy, and recoverability.
Automation, Documentation & Support
· Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting tools.
· Create and maintain system documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks.
· Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support for infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
· Participate in on-call rotations and scheduled after-hours maintenance