Senior Systems Administrator

Archer; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in partnership with Scale Computing, seeks a Senior Systems Administrator in Austin to own reliability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure. You will manage Windows and Linux servers on‑prem, virtualized, and cloud environments, lead projects end‑to‑end, and mentor the IT team.

You will implement identity and access management, design DR/BC plans, and automate tasks with PowerShell, Bash, or Python while coordinating with Security for vulnerability remediation and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of systems administration experience, including at least 3 in a senior or lead role.
• Experience managing Windows and Linux servers across on-prem, virtualized, and cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of AD, Entra ID/Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Proven ability to design backup, DR, and business continuity plans.

Responsibilities

• Administer, patch, and maintain Windows and Linux servers across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud environments.
• Manage virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle upgrades.
• Own identity and access management (Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD, SSO, MFA) and enforce least-privilege practices.
• Design and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans, and test them on a regular schedule.
• Monitor system health and respond to incidents, leading root-cause analysis and preventing repeat issues.
• Automate repetitive tasks and configuration using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Partner with Security on vulnerability remediation, hardening, audit evidence, and compliance requirements.
• Lead infrastructure projects such as migrations, platform upgrades, and new tool rollouts from scoping through delivery.
• Maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and network and system diagrams.
• Mentor junior administrators and serve as the senior escalation point for the IT team.
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation and occasional after-hours maintenance windows.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Virtualization

Active Directory

Azure AD

Cloud Platforms

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Scale Computing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Scale Computing builds edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged infrastructure that keeps critical applications running wherever our customers operate, from data centers to thousands of remote sites. We make IT simpler, more resilient, and easier to manage at scale, and we hold ourselves to the same standard internally.

About The Role

We're hiring a Senior Systems Administrator to own the reliability, security, and performance of the infrastructure our teams depend on every day. You'll manage our server, virtualization, identity, and cloud environments, lead infrastructure projects end to end, and serve as the top escalation point for complex systems issues. This role reports to the VP of Platform Infrastructure and partners closely with IT, Security, Engineering, and Support.

What You'll Do

• Administer, patch, and maintain Windows and Linux servers across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud environments
• Manage virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle upgrades
• Own identity and access management (Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD, SSO, MFA) and enforce least-privilege practices
• Design and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans, and test them on a regular schedule
• Monitor system health and respond to incidents, leading root-cause analysis and preventing repeat issues
• Automate repetitive tasks and configuration using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or infrastructure-as-code tools
• Partner with Security on vulnerability remediation, hardening, audit evidence, and compliance requirements
• Lead infrastructure projects such as migrations, platform upgrades, and new tool rollouts from scoping through delivery
• Maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and network and system diagrams
• Mentor junior administrators and serve as the senior escalation point for the IT team
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation and occasional after-hours maintenance windows
• 7+ years of systems administration experience, including at least 3 in a senior or lead role
• Deep hands-on expertise with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar)
• Strong experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM, or hyperconverged solutions)
• Solid working knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Experience administering at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPN, and load balancing
• Proven experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Equal opportunity

Scale Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.