Senior System Administrator
Location :
Fully On-Site in Winston-Salem, NC
Summary :
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Systems Administrator to join our growing IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of our on-premises IT infrastructure, ensuring its stability, security, and performance for 100-150 end-users.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ITIL principles, virtualization technologies like VMware, and extensive experience managing Dell hardware and storage systems.
You will be a champion for security best practices, keeping unauthorized access at bay and staying current with the latest tech trends.
Additionally, you will play a key role in vendor management and stakeholder communication.
Must Have Skills :
- 10+ years of experience in a senior systems administration role
- Proven knowledge of ITIL methodologies
- Expertise in VMware vSphere and related technologies
- In-depth experience managing Dell server and storage infrastructure (on-premises)
- Strong understanding of IT governance and control frameworks
- Proven ability to manage and engage with vendors effectively
- A keen awareness of cybersecurity best practices and a commitment to staying current with evolving threats and vulnerabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to Have Skills :
- Prior experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Scripting knowledge
- Experience with IT automation tools
Responsibilities :
- Manage and maintain the company's on-premises IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, network devices, and operating systems
- Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard company data and systems
- Perform regular system backups, disaster recovery planning, and data security maintenance
- Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot problems proactively
- Install, configure, and maintain software applications
- Provide technical support and guidance to end-users
- Manage vendor relationships and ensure optimal service delivery
- Participate in IT project planning and implementation
- Stay informed about the latest IT trends and best practices