Senior System Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) or Roth Retirement Plan with 1:

Job summary

Ryan Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator Level III to deliver advanced infrastructure support for enterprise VMware environments, maintain on-prem hardware, and drive automation with Terraform and Ansible. The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and CI/CD integration.

Candidates must reside in TX, GA, NC, or FL and have 5+ years of experience with vSphere 7/8, ESXi, vCenter, and networking. The position is 100% remote with W-2 employment and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant systems administration or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Hands-on VMware administration experience with vSphere 7/8.
• Experience with HP/Dell server hardware in VMware environments.
• Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Ansible for configuration management.
• VS Code and GitHub/GitLab usage.
• Understanding of CI/CD methodologies.
• Experience with AWS.
• Networking knowledge: routing, DNS, firewalls.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support on-premises VMware infrastructure (vSphere 7/8, ESXi, vCenter).
• Support VMware networking: VDS, DRS, SSO.
• Configure and troubleshoot HP and Dell server hardware.
• Develop infrastructure automation with Terraform and Ansible.
• Use VS Code and GitHub/GitLab for infra development and version control.
• Support CI/CD processes to improve infra management.
• Assist with AWS cloud integration and operations.
• Troubleshoot networking issues (routing, DNS, firewalls).
• Collaborate with teams to maintain availability and performance.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting across server, storage, and virtualization.

Skills

Experience: 5+ years

CI/CD understanding

Networking concepts

Tools

VMware vSphere 7/8

ESXi

vCenter

VDS

DRS/vDRS

SSO

Terraform

Ansible

Visual Studio Code

GitHub/GitLab

AWS

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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