Senior Systems Administrator

Job Overview

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and supporting physical and virtual server infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the company's servers, including hardware, software, and virtualization technologies.
• Work with Security Operations to secure & patch systems.
• Conduct system analysis, configuration management, and develop improvements for system software performance, availability, and reliability.
• Perform and test routine system backups and restores.
• Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on servers.
• Practice server asset management, including maintenance of server component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications.
• Ensure the integrity and stability of the server environment through monitoring, analyzing, and participating in the planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.
• Manage and oversee the development, installation, and maintenance of server equipment and software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of server system administration experience.
• Experience with VMware or similar virtualization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools using powershell/automox.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategies and plans.
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership and personnel/project management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in relevant fields, such as Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Technical Skill Proficiency:
  • VMware including Aria Operations
  • Cisco InterSight with UCS Server HW/SW
  • Pure Storage
  • Familiarity with Linux Operating Systems
  • Backup & Recovery with ExaGrid, Veeam, Veeam Data Cloud
  • Varonis
  • Proofpoint mail filtering
  • Azure/O365 with focus on Microsoft Exchange
  • Active Directory
  • Windows Server Versions 2003-2025
  • Dell Isilons
  • Infrastructure Management in Microsoft Azure
  • Powershell (Automox a plus)
  • SCCM experience
  • Azure/O365 with focus on Exchange Online and Exchange On-Premises
  • Varonis experience a plus
  • LogicMonitor experience a plus
  • ExaGrid experience a plus

Working Conditions

• Primarily in an office environment in Marlborough, MA.
• May require weekend and evening work.
• Periodic visits to data centers or server rooms may be necessary.
• Travel to other sites & locations (International & Domestic) may be necessary.
• On-Call is Required.