Senior Systems Administrator

Compunnel, Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Systems Administrator to manage server and storage systems, ensuring high availability and compliance with industry standards. The role requires 7+ years of IT experience, with strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with compliance standards. This full-time, onsite position in Pompano Beach, FL offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of IT experience in infrastructure/server environments.
• At least 3 years of enterprise-level experience.
• Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain server and storage systems to ensure high availability and system integrity.
• Configure and manage core services including DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Certificates.
• Respond to vulnerability scans and work with security teams to mitigate risks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Experience with vSphere

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Institute Degree/Certificate

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Systems Administrator to manage and support the daily operations of server and storage systems.

This full-time, onsite contract role based in Pompano Beach, FL involves disaster recovery planning, proactive monitoring, and maintenance of virtual environments such as VMware or-V.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with industry standards like PCI, and contribute to infrastructure stability and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain server and storage systems to ensure high availability and system integrity.
• Configure and manage core services including DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Certificates.
• Respond to vulnerability scans (e.g., Qualys) and work with security teams to mitigate risks.
• Administer virtual servers in VMware and/or Hyper‑V environments.
• Design and implement server/storage systems and perform capacity/resource planning.
• Manage users, groups, organizational units (OUs), objects, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and site services in a multi‑domain environment.
• Travel to remote locations as needed and participate in on‑call rotation outside standard hours.
• Mentor junior staff and document technology solutions and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Institute Degree/Certificate in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of IT experience in infrastructure/server environments.
• At least 3 years of enterprise‑level experience.
• Experience with vSphere is highly desired.
• Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with departmental procedures and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work onsite five days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+.