Senior Systems Administrator - VMware & Cyber Security

Jobtailor

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior systems engineer to lead OS installation, configuration, monitoring, and support for VMware, SAN, and appliance-based systems. You will provide expert end-user support during core hours and participate in on-call rotations after hours and weekends.

Responsibilities include change management, vendor coordination, patching, security hardening, backup testing, and incident response support.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in a multi-platform data center environment.

Responsibilities

Lead OS installation, configuration, monitoring, and support for VMware, SAN, and appliance-based systems.
Provide expert end-user support during core hours and rotational on-call after hours/weekends.
Spearhead hardware and software change-management procedures with CAB collaboration.
Troubleshoot hardware repairs with vendors.
Analyze server hardware and software requirements, propose upgrades, and devise deployment strategies.
Harden servers to security baselines and maintain patches.
Support Cyber Security Specialists during incident response activities.
Manage maintenance tasks and inventory for servers, equipment, and software.
Develop and maintain standard procedures for recurring activities.
Lead backup and restore support, monitor backup-environment health, and test annual restores.
Assist end-users during escalated incidents.
Coordinate with vendors to upgrade/patch hardware and software.