Senior IT Administrator - Windows, VMware, Linux, HPC

ARA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior IT Administrator to lead IT operations for a dedicated business unit in Albuquerque, NM.

You will manage Windows servers, VMware, Linux HPC environments, backups, and security patching, coordinating with Corporate IT for enterprise services. The role involves hands-on administration, potential small team leadership, documentation, asset management, and ongoing infrastructure improvements to support mission-critical systems in a

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of relevant IT experience preferred; education may be counted.
• Experience with Windows Server 2012+ and Windows 10/Windows network.
• Experience administering VMware vSphere and vCenter environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior IT administrator for a dedicated ARA business unit.
• Provide advanced technical support for Windows desktops and servers.
• Support Linux systems in HPC environments.
• Manage Windows server environment and VMware infrastructure.
• Oversee file/print/licensing servers and patching deployments.
• Create technical documentation and asset inventory records.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

VMware

Active Directory

IT support

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS or related field

Tools

Windows Server 2012+

VMware vSphere/vCenter

Veeam backups

Linux (Ubuntu/Red Hat)

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior IT Administrator to lead IT operations for a dedicated business unit in Albuquerque, NM.

You will manage Windows servers, VMware, Linux HPC environments, backups, and security patching, coordinating with Corporate IT for enterprise services. The role involves hands-on administration, potential small team leadership, documentation, asset management, and ongoing infrastructure improvements to support mission-critical systems in a