Senior Systems Administrator

Tecolote Research; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Company funded Retirement Plans

Generous vacation and holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Senior Systems Administrator to enhance its IT team. This role involves managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and enterprise systems, requiring deep technical expertise in AWS, Office 365, and VMware. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, solving complex problems and implementing IT policies to secure organizational assets. With a commitment to employee development, this company offers a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on technology solutions. Join us to shape the future of IT!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Office 365.
• Knowledge of enterprise hardware and IT compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud infrastructure using AWS services.
• Administer Office 365 and manage VMware environments.
• Implement IT policies and document system configurations.

Skills

AWS (EC2, S3, WatchTower, Terraform)

Office 365

Exchange Online

Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)

VMware vSphere 8

Windows Server roles

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in management information systems, math, or engineering

Tools

Intune

PowerShell

Python

Dell PowerEdge servers

PureStorage SANs

Ubiquiti Edge/Unifi

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure. This position requires a proactive individual with deep technical expertise across various platforms and a passion for problem-solving and innovation.

Responsibilities

1. Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS services (EC2, S3, WatchTower, and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code).
2. Administer Office 365 and Exchange Online environments.
3. Administer and optimize Zscaler services, including ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX.
4. Deploy, configure, and manage Intune for device and application management (including Windows Defender).
5. Maintain and optimize VMware vSphere 8 environments, including vCenter, ESXi, and Horizon View.
6. Administer Windows Server roles and services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and BitLocker.
7. Maintain and monitor hardware systems, including Dell PowerEdge servers, PureStorage SANs, and Ubiquiti Edge/Unifi devices.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
9. Implement and enforce IT policies and security measures to protect organizational assets.
10. Document system configurations, processes, and procedures.

Skills Required

Required:

1. Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role.
2. Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, WatchTower, Terraform).
3. Strong knowledge of Office 365, Exchange Online, and Intune.
4. Expertise in managing Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX).
5. Experience managing VMware vSphere 8 environments (vCenter, ESXi, Horizon View).
6. Solid understanding of Windows Server roles and services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and BitLocker.
7. Knowledge of enterprise hardware (Dell PowerEdge servers, PureStorage SANs, Ubiquiti Edge/Unifi).
8. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
9. Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

1. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional, or Zscaler certifications.
2. Experience in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar.
3. Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to IT (e.g., CMMC, NIST, C-SCRM).

Education

• Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in management information systems, math or engineering. Additional degrees or certifications may substitute for years of experience.

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 100% Company funded Retirement Plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance

About Tecolote Research

Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to succeed, and our high employee retention rate adds value to our clients. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you.

View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.com

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[EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

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