On-Site IT Systems Administrator (Linux/Windows)

EM Microelectronic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Microelectronic-US Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Linux system administrator to manage on-premises servers and workstations, oversee Linux installations, upgrades, and patches, and support remote users per IT policy.

The role includes Active Directory management, hardware upkeep (iDRAC), backup administration with Veeam, and coordination with SGIT and EM HQ IT for disaster recovery and tool support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or significant industry experience can be applied without a degree
• Desirable Certifications include CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ and Linux-focused certs (LFCSA, LPIC-1/2, RHCSA)
• 5–10 years of professional IT experience maintaining, implementing, and modifying IT systems including hardware and software

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux servers and workstations on premises (hardware, software, OS)
• Manage Dell PowerEdge servers and iDRAC tools
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Linux installations, upgrades and patching
• Create and support user accounts using MS Active Directory
• Provide help desk support for end-users, network/VPN connectivity, and app installations
• Monitor and resolve system performance issues
• Coordinate with SGIT for disaster recovery and continuity testing
• Administer backup solutions such as Veeam Backup & Replication
• Collaborate with EM HQ IT and Swatch Group IT as needed
• IT budgeting, master planning, and project tracking
• Test and implement new technology

Skills

Linux admin

Active Directory

Windows administration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Desirable Certifications: CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+

Tools

iDRAC

Veeam Backup & Replication

Ansible

Foreman

Job description

EM Microelectronic-US Inc. in Colorado Springs is seeking a Linux system administrator to manage on-premises servers and workstations, oversee Linux installations, upgrades, and patches, and support remote users per IT policy.

The role includes Active Directory management, hardware upkeep (iDRAC), backup administration with Veeam, and coordination with SGIT and EM HQ IT for disaster recovery and tool support.