Senior Systems Administrator

Default Brand; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group, a Chestertown, Maryland-based manufacturer, seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to oversee enterprise infrastructure and cloud services, including VMware, Microsoft 365, and Azure. You will manage storage, networking, cybersecurity, and DR solutions, ensuring secure, reliable systems for business operations.

Ideal candidates have extensive VMware experience, strong Windows server and active directory skills, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7-10 years of experience administering VMware environments, including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
• 3-5 years of experience with storage platforms, networking concepts, VPNs, firewalls, and cybersecurity principles.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems and networking protocols
• Strong knowledge of backup and recovery solutions, preferable Veeam, and disaster recovery best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting infrastructure, server, and application issues in a production environment.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively to address incidents, problems, provide access management, and contribute to infrastructure enhancement projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the organization's enterprise infrastructure.
• Administer and support virtual server environments using VMware technologies.
• Manage Microsoft server technologies and core services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365.
• Manage enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions, including Veeam and cloud-based retention systems.
• Support Azure cloud services and assist with cloud resource optimization.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and escalate complex problems as Tier III.
• Perform system maintenance including patching, backups, and recovery testing.
• Manage storage, virtualization, Citrix environments, and related infrastructure technologies.
• Support network infrastructure including switches, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Help maintain cybersecurity controls through hardening, patch management, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

VMware

vSphere

vCenter

ESXi

Microsoft Server

Azure

Active Directory

Networking

Security

Backup/DR

Troubleshooting

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Equivalent experience

Tools

Veeam

Citrix

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Job description

Chestertown, MD 21620
Chestertown, MD, USA

Description

Senior Systems Administrator
Location: 1 Dixon Square, Chestertown, MD 21620
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $80,000 - $120,000/annually

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team in Chestertown, MD! In this role, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the organization's technology environment, including VMware, Microsoft 365, Azure, storage, networking, and cybersecurity systems. If you're an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and driving infrastructure improvements, we'd love to hear from you!

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and support the organization's enterprise infrastructure, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and available for business operations.
• Administer and support virtual server environments using VMware technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Manage Microsoft server technologies and core services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365.
• Manage enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions, including Veeam and cloud-based retention systems.
• Support Azure cloud services and assist with the ongoing optimization of cloud-based resources and applications.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and serve as a Tier III escalation resource for complex technical problems.
• Perform system maintenance activities including patching software upgrades, backup administration, and recovery testing.
• Manage and support storage systems, virtualization platforms, Citrix environments, and related infrastructure technologies.
• Support network infrastructure including switches, VLANs, VPN connections, and firewall technologies.
• Help maintain cybersecurity controls through system hardening, patch management, security monitoring, and compliance initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred certifications include VMWare, O365/Azure Professional, Microsoft Server, HP Switch, Firewall, and Citrix.
• 7-10 years of experience administering VMware environments, including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
• 3-5 years of experience with storage platforms, networking concepts, VPNs, firewalls, and cybersecurity principles.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems and networking protocols
• Strong knowledge of backup and recovery solutions, preferable Veeam, and disaster recovery best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting infrastructure, server, and application issues in a production environment.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively to address incidents, problems, provide access management, and contribute to infrastructure enhancement projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and support.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Training opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are:The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.).

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