Lead Systems Administrator - Windows, Linux & VMware

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 164,900; Full time

Job summary

A federal IT solutions provider is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator Lead to oversee a team managing vital infrastructure services in a complex, regulated environment. This position requires over 8 years of systems administration experience, strong expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, and solid communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will implement best practices while mentoring junior administrators to ensure high performance, security, and compliance with organizational standards. Competitive compensation is offered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems administration for Windows, Linux, or VMware environments, with several years in a lead or senior capacity.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant operating systems and virtualization technologies in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices for incident, problem, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize enterprise server platforms across Windows and Linux.
• Implement standardized build configurations and automation scripts to streamline provisioning.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues.

Skills

Scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Linux distributions (Red Hat, CentOS)

VMware vSphere

Job description

A federal IT solutions provider is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator Lead to oversee a team managing vital infrastructure services in a complex, regulated environment. This position requires over 8 years of systems administration experience, strong expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, and solid communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will implement best practices while mentoring junior administrators to ensure high performance, security, and compliance with organizational standards. Competitive compensation is offered in Phoenix, Arizona.