Description
We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and maintain enterprise infrastructure systems including storage, virtualization, and cloud environments. The successful candidate will have hands-on technical expertise in NetApp and VMWare platforms, combined with automation and scripting capabilities to support patching, configuration management, and system accreditation processes.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain NetApp storage systems to ensure optimal performance and availability
- Manage VMWare virtualization infrastructure including vSphere/ESXi environments
- Execute hardware patching procedures across enterprise systems to maintain security and stability
- Develop and maintain Ansible scripts for configuration management and automation workflows
- Create and optimize Bash scripts for system administration tasks and operational efficiency
- Implement automation solutions for routine patching and maintenance of operating systems
- Support cloud infrastructure patching with automated processes and tools
- Manage PKI infrastructure and x509 certificate lifecycle across enterprise systems
- Administer LDAP directory services and authentication mechanisms
- Support system accreditation processes including documentation and compliance validation
- Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues before they impact operations
- Coordinate and execute planned maintenance windows with minimal disruption to services
- Document system configuration, procedures, changes, and troubleshooting steps
- Operate as a DTO (Data Transfer Officer)
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure solutions with business objectives
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to team members
- Support incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
- At least three (3) years of current experience administering complex infrastructure systems including storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms
- Experience implementing automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Demonstrated experience managing NetApp storage systems in enterprise environments
- Proven expertise administering VMWare virtualization infrastructure (vSphere/ESXi)
- Hands-on experience with hardware patching procedures and maintenance operations
- Proficiency developing and maintaining Ansible scripts for configuration management and automation
- Strong Bash scripting skills for system administration and operational tasks
- Demonstrated expertise in PKI and v509 certificate management across enterprise systems
- Established experience administering LDAP directory services and authentication systems
- Experience managing cloud infrastructure patching with automation tools
- Familiarity supporting system accreditation processes and compliance documentation
- Strong understanding of Linux/Unix system administration principles
- Experience with version control systems and code management best practices