Senior Systems Administrator — VMware, Azure & Security

Dixon Group Services LLC; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid time off

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our IT team in Chestertown, MD. You will support VMware, Microsoft 365, Azure, storage, networking, and cybersecurity systems to keep infrastructure secure, reliable, and scalable.

This role requires an experienced IT professional who can troubleshoot complex issues, implement infrastructure improvements, and collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years administering VMware environments (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi).
• 3–5 years storage, networking, VPNs, firewalls, and cybersecurity.
• Strong Microsoft Server knowledge: AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and 365/Azure.
• Preferred certifications include VMware, O365/Azure, Microsoft Server, Citrix.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support enterprise infrastructure for security, reliability, and availability.
• Administer virtual server environments using VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Manage Microsoft server tech and core services: AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and 365.
• Oversee backup, recovery, and DR solutions including Veeam and cloud retention.
• Support Azure cloud services and optimize cloud resources.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and serve as Tier III escalation.

Skills

VMware expertise

Microsoft Windows Server

Networking concepts

Backup and DR planning

Microsoft 365 / Azure

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

VMware vSphere

vCenter

ESXi

Microsoft 365

Azure

Veeam

Citrix

Job description

The Dixon Group is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our IT team in Chestertown, MD. You will support VMware, Microsoft 365, Azure, storage, networking, and cybersecurity systems to keep infrastructure secure, reliable, and scalable.

This role requires an experienced IT professional who can troubleshoot complex issues, implement infrastructure improvements, and collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.