Senior System Administrator

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc.; Georgia; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Bereavement Leave

401(k) or Roth Retirement Plan with ER

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

Group Term Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator Level III to provide advanced infrastructure administration for enterprise VMware environments. The role focuses on on-premises virtualization, server hardware, automation, and networking to ensure reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will work with VMware vSphere 7/8, ESXi, Terraform, Ansible, and AWS integrations, collaborating with engineering teams to improve CI/CD and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems administration or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Hands-on with on-premises VMware environments (vSphere 7/8, ESXi, vCenter).
• Experience with Terraform and Ansible for automation and provisioning.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio Code and GitHub/GitLab.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and AWS cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support on-premises VMware infrastructure (vSphere 7/8, ESXi, vCenter).
• Configure and troubleshoot network and storage aspects of VMware environments.
• Develop automation solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
• Support CI/CD processes and cloud integration with AWS.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain availability and performance.

Skills

VMware vSphere 7/8

ESXi

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

AWS

Networking concepts

Visual Studio Code

GitHub/GitLab

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Visual Studio Code

GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Location: 100% Remote - Candidates must reside in Texas (TX), Georgia (GA), North Carolina (NC), or Florida (FL).

Job Type: W-2

Pay Range: Depends on location and experience

Security Clearance: N/A

Travel Requirements: None

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator Level III to provide advanced infrastructure administration, engineering, and operational support for enterprise VMware environments. The role is responsible for maintaining and supporting on-premises virtualization infrastructure, server hardware, automation tools, and associated networking technologies to ensure system reliability, performance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with VMware vSphere 7 and 8, ESXi hypervisors, Terraform, Ansible, and enterprise server infrastructure, along with strong knowledge of CI/CD processes, cloud technologies, and network administration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administer, maintain, and support on-premises VMware infrastructure, including vSphere 7 and 8, ESXi hypervisors, and vCenter/Virtual Center.
• Support VMware networking and virtualization capabilities, including Virtual Distributed Switches (VDS), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS/vDRS), and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot HP and Dell server hardware supporting VMware ESXi environments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
• Utilize Visual Studio Code and GitHub/GitLab to support infrastructure development, configuration management, and version control.
• Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes to improve infrastructure management and operational efficiency.
• Assist with cloud infrastructure integration and operational support, particularly within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Troubleshoot on-premises networking issues involving routing, DNS, firewalls, and connectivity supporting VMware platforms.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to maintain system availability, performance, and reliability.
• Provide advanced technical troubleshooting and operational support for enterprise server, storage, and virtualization environments.

Requirements

• Must reside in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, or Florida.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant systems administration or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting on-premises VMware environments, particularly vSphere 7 and 8.
• Extensive knowledge of VMware ESXi hypervisors, vCenter, VDS, DRS, and Single Sign-On.
• Strong experience supporting HP and Dell enterprise server hardware within VMware environments.
• Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure automation and provisioning.
• Strong working knowledge of Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio Code and GitHub/GitLab.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD methodologies and supporting tools.
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies.
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking concepts, including routing, DNS, and firewalls.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and support enterprise-level systems.

Benefits at RYAN

RYAN offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Some benefits may vary by contract.

• Paid Holidays (varies by contract)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bereavement, Military, and Parental Leave
• 401(k) or Roth Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and termination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is also committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability in the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Drug-Free Workplace Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace, in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, which is a requirement for all federal contractors. We recognize the impact that drug and alcohol abuse can have on the safety, health, and productivity of our workforce, and we are dedicated to providing a work environment that is free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug screening.

Pay Transparency Statement:

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. complies with all relevant pay transparency laws in each state and jurisdiction where we operate. This includes providing salary ranges and pay data in compliance with state or local regulations where applicable. We also ensure that applicants and employees in relevant states are informed of their right to inquire about pay information as required by state or local laws. Employees and applicants in states where pay transparency laws are in effect can expect to be provided with salary information upon request during the hiring process.

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