System Administrator

Intellibee Inc; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-Term Stability

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) program

Green Card assistance

Job summary

IntelliBee is seeking a System Administrator II to sustain a high-availability hybrid infrastructure spanning on-prem Windows/Linux and cloud environments in Raleigh, NC. You will optimize connectivity, support migrations, and ensure secure, reliable enterprise services.

The role emphasizes load balancing, firewalls, and network fundamentals, with growing cloud operations experience and opportunities to modernize infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities.
• Strong understanding of high-availability architectures and system redundancy.
• PowerShell, Bash, or scripting for automation
• Experience with VMware or Hyper-V
• Knowledge of cloud-integrated infrastructure (AWS/Azure/hybrid)
• TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching fundamentals.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Security Onion, WhatsUp Gold).

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain cloud-integrated infrastructure including Windows and Linux VMs, storage, identity platforms, and cross-environment connectivity.
• Design, establish, and optimize secure connectivity between cloud environments and on-prem data centers (VPNs, direct connect, routing, identity federation).
• Participate in database replication/migration activities between on-prem databases and cloud-managed database services.
• Perform system administration tasks for enterprise applications including patching, automated deployments, configuration updates, performance tuning, log analysis, backups, and capacity planning; coordinate with vendors.
• Administer and troubleshoot F5 BigIP traffic managers (VIP configuration, pool management, SSL profiles, health).
• Assist in managing Palo Alto firewalls (security policies, NAT rules).
• Collaborate with network team to diagnose Layer 2/3 networking issues (routing, switching, VLANs, load balancing).
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and SOPs.
• Support incident response with root-cause analysis and remediation actions.
• Vulnerability management activities (scanning, prioritizing risks, remediation).
• Work with cross-functional teams on new deployments, upgrades, and automation initiatives.

Skills

Windows & Linux admin

Hybrid cloud infra

Networking fundamentals

PowerShell / Bash

VMware / Hyper-V

Cloud connectivity

Firewall & load balancers

Documentation skills

Education

MCSA/MCSE

RHCSA/RHCE

PCNSE

F5 CA/CE

Network+

Tools

F5 BigIP

Palo Alto

Splunk

WhatsUp Gold

CrowdStrike

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

Job description

System Administrator II

The Systems Administrator II will be responsible for supporting a highly available hybrid infrastructure spanning both on-premises Windows and Linux servers and cloud-based environments. This role focuses on ensuring seamless connectivity between cloud and on-prem systems, supporting database migration initiatives, and maintaining secure, reliable, and performant enterprise services. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in load balancing, firewalls, and foundational networking, along with a growing skillset in cloud operations and infrastructure modernization.

System Administrator, Raleigh, NC, US

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid architectures), including Windows and Linux VMs, storage services, identity platforms, and cross-environment connectivity.
• Assist in designing, establishing, and optimizing secure connectivity between cloud environments and on-premise data centers, including VPNs, direct connect solutions, routing, and identity federation.
• Participate in database replication\migration activities, including planning, coordinating, and executing replications\migrations between on-prem databases and cloud-managed database services
• Perform system administration tasks for enterprise applications including patching, automated deployments, configuration updates, performance tuning, log analysis, backups, and capacity planning as well as coordination with vendors as needed.
• Administer and troubleshoot F5 BigIP traffic managers, including VIP configuration, pool management, SSL profiles, and health monitoring.
• Assist in managing Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT rules, and general operational support.
• Collaborate with the network team to diagnose and resolve Layer 2/3 networking issues such as routing, switching, VLANs, and load balancing interactions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Support incident response activities by investigating system issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Perform vulnerability management activities, including scanning systems, reviewing findings, prioritizing risks, and implementing remediation actions to maintain a secure infrastructure.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support new system deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities.
• Strong understanding of high-availability architectures and system redundancy.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments), including connectivity between on-premises and cloud resources.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching fundamentals.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Security Onion, WhatsUp Gold).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering F5 BigIP load balancers and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking or database migration projects.
• Familiarity with automation or configuration management tools.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, PCNSE, F5 CA/CE, or Network+.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Skill Matrix

• Hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments. Required 5 Years
• Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities. Required 5 Years
• Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities. Required 5 Years
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and troubleshooting. Required 5 Years
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper V. Required 5 Years
• Knowledge of cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments), including connectivity between on premises and cloud resou Required 5 Years
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching fundamentals. Required 5 Years
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Security Onion, WhatsUp Gold). Required 5 Years
• Experience administering F5 BigIP load balancers and Palo Alto firewalls. Highly desired 5 Years
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking or database migration projects. Highly desired 5 Years
• Familiarity with automation or configuration management tools. Highly desired 5 Years
• Relevant certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, PCNSE, F5 CA/CE, or Network+. Highly desired 5 Years
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. Required
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Required
• Strong documentation and organizational skills. Required

Benefits At IntelliBee

• Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
• Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
• GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.

Date Posted:29-Aug-2026