System Administrator VI

International Executive Service Corps; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NuAxis, a federal IT contractor, seeks a System Administrator VI to act as an Enterprise Systems SME. The role supports architecture, resilience, operation, and long-term strategy of data center environments, delivering secure, scalable IT operations with Tier II/III expertise.

The candidate will lead complex projects, patching, performance tuning, and upgrades, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and security requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise system administration experience.
• Experience with server and data center environments.
• Federal enterprise IT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as Enterprise Systems SME for architecture and long-term strategy.
• Lead and support Tier II/III incidents and projects.
• Manage patching, tuning, and optimization of enterprise systems.
• Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with security and architecture standards.
• Interface with CORs and OIT leadership on IT initiatives.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

PowerShell

Security

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

DCIM

Microsoft Enterprise Tools

VMware tooling

Job description

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.

We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers, engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it's a state of mind. We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated System Administrator VI for a Full-Time position.

Job Summary:

The System Administrator VI serves as a senior technical expert and Enterprise Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME), responsible for the architecture, resilience, operation, and long-term strategy of enterprise systems supporting a shared services data center environment. This role provides advanced Tier II/III support, leads complex projects, and partners directly with federal stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable IT operations.

Education

Associate's Degree, technical training certificate, or a combination of education and equivalent professional experience.

Experience Required

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise system administration.

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on technical experience supporting enterprise IT environments at the server and data center level.

• Federal enterprise IT experience preferred.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as Enterprise Systems SME, providing technical leadership for architecture, resilience, and long-term system strategy.

• Support and maintain enterprise systems, including:

• Backup and recovery operations for the Data Operations Center (DOC)

• System patching, performance tuning, and resource optimization

• Hardware and software upgrades

• Operational configuration and troubleshooting

• Provide Tier II and Tier III support, mentoring and supporting lower-tier teams.

• Architect and approve enterprise system designs, standards, and configurations.

• Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.

• Serve as technical lead for shared services enterprise datacenter IT projects.

• Interface directly with Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) and Office of Information Technology (OIT) leadership.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and operational best practices.

• Lead and manage complex technical initiatives, including documentation, timelines, and deliverables.

• Support data center physical infrastructure and security systems.

• Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong expertise in Microsoft and Linux operating systems.

• Experience with VMware virtualization platforms.

• Knowledge of Microsoft enterprise management tools.

• Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools.

• Experience with industry-standard data center physical security tools and applications.

• Working knowledge of scripting and programming languages such as:

• PowerShell

• Visual Basic

• .NET

• C#

• Other relevant scripting languages

Professional Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and resolve highly complex technical issues.

• Proven ability to lead projects and technical teams.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation-based interdepartmental communication skills.

• Experience developing project management and technical documentation.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technical solutions to enterprise and mission needs.

Our Profile:

We are an IT company with a unique mission-to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them. Learn More.

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

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