System Administrator (VMWare Nutanix)

APM Terminals NAM US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Maersk’s APM Terminals in Charlotte is seeking a Systems Administrator to be the primary on-site technical resource for our office while contributing to infrastructure support across the Americas. You will combine hands-on systems administration with responsive workplace IT support, helping maintain availability, performance, security and recoverability of local and regional services.

You will work across server operations, virtualization, endpoint management, identity services, backup and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on systems administration or infrastructure support.
• Experience with Windows Server, VMware, Nutanix or similar platforms.
• Strong Windows 10/11, AD, EntraID, Microsoft365, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint access support.
• Backup, recovery, monitoring, and vulnerability remediation knowledge.
• Experience using enterprise endpoint-management tools (Intune, Autopilot, MECM/SCCM).
• PowerShell admin experience preferred; Bash/Linux scripting helpful.
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
• Professional English; bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Certs like Microsoft, VMware, RedHat, CompTIA advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain infrastructure documentation, inventories, backups, and procedures.
• Monitor services, capacity, backups, and health; raise incidents per SLAs.
• Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and change validation/rollback.
• Troubleshoot Windows Server, VMware, Nutanix, AD, DNS, DHCP, certificates.
• Administer Windows endpoints using Intune, Autopilot, MECM/SCCM, PowerShell.
• Handle ServiceNow incidents; provide Level1/2 support for MS365, IAM, meeting tech.
• Assist upgrades, migrations, major incidents, and recovery activities.
• Coordinate with regional/global IT teams and vendors.

Skills

Windows Server

VMware

Nutanix

Intune

MECM/SCCM

PowerShell

Bash/Linux scripting

Networking TCP/IP

Cybersecurity awareness

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Intune

Autopilot

MECM/SCCM

PowerShell

Job description

APM Terminals APM Terminals (APMT), a maritime terminal operator and core business unit of Maersk, operates one of the world’s most comprehensive port networks, which is uniquely positioned to help both shipping line- and landside customers grow their business and achieve better supply chain efficiency, flexibility and dependability to compete and win in world markets. The APMT team of 23,000 industry professionals across 42 countries and spanning five continents, is focused on providing customers with the most advanced terminal technology, equipment and operations in the industry across a network of +75 ports. In 2023, APM Terminals generated revenues 3.8 billion USD and carried out 40 million TEUs.

About the role

We are looking for a Systems Administrator to serve as a primary on-site technical resource for our Charlotte office while contributing to infrastructure support across the Americas. You will combine hands‑on systems administration with responsive workplace IT support, helping maintain the availability, performance, security, and recoverability of local and regional infrastructure services. Working within the Information Technology function and reporting to the Head of IT / Office of the RCIO, you will collaborate with local users, operational teams, regional and global IT colleagues, service owners, and technology vendors. This role offers the opportunity to work across server operations, virtualization, endpoint management, identity services, backup and recovery, cybersecurity compliance, and end‑user support.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain infrastructure documentation, server and host inventories, backup topologies, configuration records, monitoring coverage, asset information, and technical support procedures.
• Monitor infrastructure services, hosts, events, capacity, backups, and system health, escalating risks and recurring issues through established incident and problem‑management processes.
• Execute patching, vulnerability remediation, backup verification, recovery checks, endpoint compliance, and approved infrastructure changes using documented validation and rollback procedures.
• Troubleshoot Windows Server, virtual machines, VMware, Nutanix, storage, backup, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and related infrastructure services.
• Administer Windows 10/11 endpoints and assigned infrastructure services using tools such as Intune, Autopilot, MECM/SCCM, PowerShell, Bash, and other approved enterprise platforms.
• Manage ServiceNow incidents and requests within agreed SLAs and provide Level1 and Level2 support for Microsoft365, identity and access, meeting‑room technology, printing, mobility, and executive users.
• Support upgrades, migrations, office projects, terminal initiatives, major incidents, and recovery activities in coordination with regional and global service owners.

Who we are looking for

We recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

• Bring 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, endpoint engineering, server operations, or a related enterprise IT role.
• Demonstrate practical experience supporting Windows Server, VMware, Nutanix, or comparable virtualization and infrastructure platforms.
• Work confidently with Windows10/11, Active Directory, Group Policy, EntraID, Microsoft365, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint access support.
• Apply knowledge of backup and recovery, infrastructure monitoring, storage, log and event management, endpoint provisioning, and vulnerability remediation.
• Use Intune, Autopilot, MECM/SCCM, or comparable enterprise endpoint‑management tools.
• PowerShell administration and automation experience is preferred, while Bash or Linux scripting capability is advantageous.
• Demonstrate basic networking knowledge covering TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, certificates, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Bring a strong continuous improvement and automation mindset, with structured problem‑solving skills, documentation discipline, cybersecurity awareness, customer focus, and clear communication.
• Professional English is required. Spanish and English bilingual capability is strongly preferred for collaboration with users, terminals, vendors, and stakeholders across the Americas.
• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, although equivalent technical experience will be considered.
• Microsoft, VMwareVCP, NutanixNCP, RedHat, CompTIAServer+, CompTIASecurity+, and ITIL Foundation certifications are advantageous but not required.

What we offer

Receive an annual salary of USD $90,000 to $110,000. Access medical insurance and a 401(k) benefit. Annual Bonus Build regional experience by supporting offices, terminals, infrastructure platforms, and technology projects across the Americas. Develop your technical capabilities through collaboration with local, regional, and global IT teams.

• Access medical insurance and a 401(k) benefit.
• Annual Bonus
• Build regional experience by supporting offices, terminals, infrastructure platforms, and technology projects across the Americas.
• Develop your technical capabilities through collaboration with local, regional, and global IT teams.

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Work arrangement: On-site

Travel: Occasional travel within the Americas

Salary: USD $90,000 to $110,000 annually

Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Relocation assistance is not available. The stated salary range represents the anticipated base salary for this position. The final offer may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and other job‑related factors.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries – Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!