Lab Systems Administrator

Staffing Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Technologies is seeking a Lab Systems Administrator in Plano, TX to manage and automate our lab infrastructure. The role requires VMware ESXi expertise, Spirent Velocity experience, and strong Linux/Windows administration skills.

You will design secure lab networks, develop automation scripts in Python, and support users with VM provisioning and testing tools. The candidate will install and maintain lab hardware, update systems, and implement LDAP authentication.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1-5 years' experience working as a Lab System Administrator.
• US citizenship required.
• Experience with VMware ESXi and lab automation is preferred.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows administration.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and management of Lab Automation utilizing Spirent Velocity platform.
• Architecture and Design of a secure Network environment for the lab.
• Automation script development using Python scripting based on user requirements.
• Build and maintain a VMware ESXi environment using clusters, resource pools and shared storage.
• Training and assisting users with lab systems, tools, and processes.
• Assisting users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in Windows, Linux.
• Monitoring and maintaining lab network to ensure reliable operation.
• Designing and implementing tools to mitigate network outages.
• Creating dashboards and tools to monitor server and network environments.
• Updating and patching systems to maintain a secure operating environment.
• LDAP/Active Directory for user authentication to lab services.
• Enable remote access to lab services for end users via SSL VPN and RDP/VNC/View Client.
• Maintaining and deploying network testing tools, such as TCP Replay, IXIA, and Spirent.
• Physical rack and stacking of new equipment in the lab.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Layer2 networking

Routing protocols

Firewall administration

Cisco/Arista experience

VMware networking

Windows administration

Python scripting

LDAP/Active Directory

Remote access tools

Lab automation

Linux administration

Education

BS Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

VMware ESXi

Spirent Velocity

Spirent Test Center

TCP Replay

IXIA

Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu)

Job description

Lab Systems Administrator

Location: Plano, TXPosted On: 04/15/2026

Requirement Code: 73552

Requirement Detail

Qualified candidates will be proficient in Advanced Network Administration skills, VMWare, Linux, and Windows administration. You must be self-motivated, articulate and organized. You have a talent for finding and resolving issues before they become larger problems. Prefer candidates with experience in a support or engineering network lab environment. Experience with Spirent Velocity lab automation platform a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation and management of Lab Automation utilizing Spirent Velocity platform.
• Architecture and Design of a secure Network environment for the lab.
• Automation script development using Python scripting, based on user requirements.
• Build and maintain a VMware ESXi environment using clusters, resource pools and shared storage.
• Training and assisting users with lab systems, tools, and processes.
• Assisting users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in Windows, Linux.
• Monitoring and maintaining lab network to ensure reliable operation.
• Designing and implementing tools to mitigate network outages.
• Creating dashboards and tools to monitor server and network environments.
• Updating and patching systems to maintain a secure operating environment.
• Implement LDAP/Active Directory for user authentication to lab services.
• Enable remote access to lab services for end users via SSL VPN and RDP/VNC/View Client.
• Maintaining and deploying network testing tools, such as TCP Replay, IXIA, and Spirent.
• Physical rack and stacking of new equipment in the lab.
• Physical cabling connection for lab infrastructure and customer replication requests Keeping the lab clean, organized, and presentable.

Skills:

• Good understanding of TCP/IP stack
• Deep understanding on Layer2 networking, (STP, LACP, MCLAG/VCP, vlan trunking etc) Understanding on Routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP etc) Advanced troubleshooting skills on network outages.
• Working experience on Firewalls is a plus.
• Handson experience on Cisco and Arista switches is a plus.
• Understanding of VMware networking (DvSwitches and standard switch) is a plus.
• knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure Windows and VMware administration experience.
• Scripting and automation skills, emphasis on Python.
• Knowledge of common network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Dynamic Routing Protocols, VLAN, SSH/SCP/SFTP, iSCSI, DNS, NFS, LDAP, SIFS, SMTP, SNMP.
• Experience with TCP Replay, IXIA, Breaking Point, Spirent Test Center, and Spirent Avalanche a plus.
• Experience with TCL scripting a plus.
• Experience managing CENTOS, Ubuntu, or other Linux distributions.

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-5 years' experience working as a Lab System Administrator.
• Must be US citizens