System Administrator - VMware Expert & IT Strategy Lead

ADP, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Metro in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage software, hardware, and networks, and to help shape the IT strategy. The role ensures reliable operation of computer systems and servers, installs hardware and software, and supports R&D for IT business needs.

The position requires strong virtualization, networking, and documentation skills, plus experience with server administration and disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 2-5 years of experience with Microsoft server installation, configuration, patching and day to day review and maintenance
• 2-5 years of system administration and IT certifications in vSphere, NSX Cloud, Microsoft, or other server software / applications, VMware, Zerto, and related fields
• 2-5 years of working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• 2-5 years of strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• 2-5 years backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• 2-5 years of experience with servers, routers, firewalls
• 2-5 years of experience with WinSCP, Putty, Wir

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Install and upgrade server components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
• Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
• Advanced proficiency with vSphere, vSAN, and other VMware products and platforms.
• Working knowledge of firewalls, servers, networks, and operating systems
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Ensure that all details are correct, from software code to configuration settings, in order to avoid malfunctions, bugs, and security breaches
• Must possess a strong customer orientation, as they provide technical support as requested and explain complex topics in layman’s terms
• Must be comfortable with technical writing to produce documentation about infrastructure design, quality standards, testing procedures, and other essential project information.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field

Tools

vSphere

NSX Cloud

Microsoft

VMware

Zerto

WinSCP

Putty

Job description

Trinity Metro in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage software, hardware, and networks, and to help shape the IT strategy. The role ensures reliable operation of computer systems and servers, installs hardware and software, and supports R&D for IT business needs.

The position requires strong virtualization, networking, and documentation skills, plus experience with server administration and disaster recovery planning.