Senior Systems Administrator — 24x7 Data Center Ops

USM; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a 24x7 server infrastructure in Augusta, Maine. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 4 years of relevant systems analysis experience. Key responsibilities include data center support, maintaining and monitoring VMware, and ensuring effective backups. Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude are essential for this role, which offers competitive compensation in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant systems analysis/support and production data center experience.
• 2+ years of experience directly administering and supporting Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and VMware.
• Experience performing backups and restores.

Responsibilities

• Install/de-install server equipment in a data center environment.
• Maintain websites and web applications.
• Manage and monitor VMware.

Skills

Data center support

Network support for Intel Server infrastructure

Active Directory

TCP/IP

DNS

VPN

Firewalls

Networking switches

Load balancers

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

VMware

Checkpoint firewall

EMC SAN

PowerShell

IBM Portal experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, MIS or a related field

Job description

A leading IT services provider is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a 24x7 server infrastructure in Augusta, Maine. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 4 years of relevant systems analysis experience. Key responsibilities include data center support, maintaining and monitoring VMware, and ensuring effective backups. Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude are essential for this role, which offers competitive compensation in a dynamic work environment.