Senior Systems Administrator

CNM Ingenuity, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

CNM Ingenuity, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Albuquerque, NM to oversee Windows, Linux, and VMware environments. You will install, configure, and maintain servers, manage security, and lead a small team of IT professionals. Strong backup and disaster recovery expertise is required.

The role emphasizes on-call duties, incident response, and proactive system optimization to ensure high availability of CNM's computing infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in MIS or related field with two years' experience
• Associate's degree with two to four years of IT experience or six years direct IT experience with certifications
• A combination of education and experience may substitute for requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide top-tier support for Windows, Linux, and VMware environments.
• Install, configure, and maintain servers and software for stable operations.
• Develop and maintain backups and disaster recovery solutions.
• Manage user and group accounts and access rights.
• Regularly update software and system configurations; monitor logs and performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of system administrators; provide guidance and documentation.
• Respond to exploits and vulnerabilities; participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Disaster recovery

Team leadership

Documentation

On-call support

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in MIS

Associate's degree

Six years IT experience

Tools

Active Directory

VMware ESXi

Backup software

Monitoring tools

Job description

## Senior Systems AdministratorApplylocations: Central New Mexico, Albuquerque, NMtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111668**Compensation:**$90,605.00 - $115,503.00**Compensation Type:**Salary**Employment Type:**Regular**Grade:**E11**Position Summary**The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the computer systems and networks of CNM. The role involves providing multi-level system administration and technical support for Windows, Linux, and VMware operating systems with minimal supervision. This position oversees the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software, ensure the security and efficiency of systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support to users. This position leads a team of system administrators and collaborate with other IT professionals to implement and optimize technology solutions. As a technical lead, the position requires providing historical knowledge and guidance on projects, procedures, daily activities, on-call duties, team interactions, scheduling, and documentation to subordinates. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation and efficiency of CNM's computing infrastructure.**Duties & Responsibilities*** Provides top-tier support for Microsoft, Linux, and VMware operating systems and services.* Installs, configures, and maintains server hardware and software for a stable computing environment.* Develops and maintains decentralized data backup infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions.* Manages user and group accounts, setting access rights for IT support personnel and end users.* Updates software and system configurations regularly.* Responds to zero-day exploits and critical vulnerabilities promptly.* Sets up and maintains servers and applications for enterprise services, databases, and web hosting.* Monitors system logs, login activity, and system performance across the network.* Administers cross-platform email systems and troubleshoots issues.* Researches new technologies and present recommendations on major and minor hardware and software purchases.* Ensures high availability and stability for Tier 1 systems.* Researches, installs, and tests software updates prior to deployment.* Provides technical leadership, guidance, and support to IT groups and stakeholders.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) or related industry and two (2) years of work experienceOR* Associate’s degree AND Two (2) to (4) years of related industry experienceOR* Six (6) years of direct work experience with IT-related certification(s).* A combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirements of the position**Apply by date: 8/14/2026**