Server Administrator

The Server Administrator is responsible for maintaining, securing, and supporting the organization's server infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of business-critical systems. This role manages Windows server environments, virtualization platforms, backups, and core infrastructure services. Experience with Linux systems is a plus but not required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server operating systems and related infrastructure.


• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core enterprise services.


• Manage virtual environments using VMware vSphere.


• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability to ensure optimal operations.


• Implement server patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation.


• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.


• Troubleshoot server, storage, operating system, and infrastructure issues.


• Maintain system documentation, standards, and operational procedures.


• Collaborate with network, security, application, and support teams on projects and operational initiatives.


• Participate in on-call support and after-hours maintenance activities as required. Participates in a 24 x 7 on call rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.


• Three or more years of experience administering enterprise Windows Server environments.


• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization technologies.


• Knowledge of server hardware, storage systems, networking fundamentals, and backup solutions.


• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or SUSE.


• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).


• Knowledge of PowerShell, Bash, or other automation and scripting tools.


• Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, or CompTIA Server+.

Core Competencies

• Server Administration and Support


• Virtualization


• Active Directory and Infrastructure Services


• Security and Patch Management


• Backup and Disaster Recovery


• Automation and Scripting


• Customer Service and Team Collaboration

*This is an on-site position

* Must reside within the market area to be considered.

*Position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant US based experience.