Senior Systems Administrator — VMware, Windows & Automation

Menlo; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Menlo is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support client and hosted infrastructure in a production environment. You will install, deploy, and manage servers and related systems, focusing on reliability, documentation, and end-to-end issue resolution.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in systems administration, strong Windows Server and virtualization knowledge, and hands-on experience with PowerShell, SCCM, and monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in systems administration or systems engineering in a production environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills at scale (multi-site or distributed environments).
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, virtualization, and core infrastructure services (AD, DNS, DHCP, file/print).
• Familiarity with Nimble SAN, Dell & Cisco servers, and monitoring platforms such as PRTG (or similar).
• Understanding of scripting languages such as Windows Command Shell and PowerShell.
• Advanced experience administering Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft within a K-12 environment.
• Familiarity with PaperCut to assist users, manage print queues, and troubleshoot as needed.
• Experience with SCCM for software packaging, application deployment and patch management.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills for translating complex concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and optimization of VMware/vSphere virtualization and storage environments.
• Administer and support Windows servers and related infrastructure services.
• Manage server and network monitoring tools; respond to alerts and performance issues.
• Manage application installation, upgrades, and maintenance across client and hosted environments.
• Plan and execute server migrations, upgrades, and other infrastructure projects.
• Automate repetitive tasks (e.g., with PowerShell or similar) and create clear documentation/runbooks for future use.
• Provide timely, factual updates to users and internal teams regarding efforts to resolve complex issues.
• Manage multiple tasks and incidents simultaneously while maintaining service level agreements.
• Follow established change-management processes and security standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.]

Skills

VMware/vSphere

Windows Server

PowerShell

SCCM

Google Workspace for Education

PaperCut

PRTG monitoring

Scripting/Command Shell

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Nimble SAN

Dell servers

Cisco servers

PRTG

Active Directory

Job description

Menlo is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support client and hosted infrastructure in a production environment. You will install, deploy, and manage servers and related systems, focusing on reliability, documentation, and end-to-end issue resolution.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in systems administration, strong Windows Server and virtualization knowledge, and hands-on experience with PowerShell, SCCM, and monitoring tools.