Systems Administrator

USM; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a 24x7 server infrastructure in Augusta, Maine. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 4 years of relevant systems analysis experience. Key responsibilities include data center support, maintaining and monitoring VMware, and ensuring effective backups. Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude are essential for this role, which offers competitive compensation in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant systems analysis/support and production data center experience.
• 2+ years of experience directly administering and supporting Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and VMware.
• Experience performing backups and restores.

Responsibilities

• Install/de-install server equipment in a data center environment.
• Maintain websites and web applications.
• Manage and monitor VMware.

Skills

Data center support

Network support for Intel Server infrastructure

Active Directory

TCP/IP

DNS

VPN

Firewalls

Networking switches

Load balancers

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

VMware

Checkpoint firewall

EMC SAN

PowerShell

IBM Portal experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, MIS or a related field

Job description

Job Title

Systems Administrator

Location

Augusta, Maine

Duration

1+ year

Primary Skills

Data center support, network support for an Intel Server infrastructure

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, MIS or a related field.
• Immediate authorization to work in the United States.
• 4+ years of relevant systems analysis/support and production data center experience.
• 2+ years of experience directly administering and supporting Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and VMware.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, SAN, switches, and load balancers).
• Understanding of industry best practices for maintaining and supporting a 24x7 server infrastructure.
• Experience performing backups and restores.
• Experience managing and monitoring VMware.
• Experience maintaining websites and web applications.
• Physical capability to install/de‑install server equipment in a data center environment.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp technical issues and offer solutions.
• Ability to remain flexible regarding work hours during peak project timeframes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality with a customer service attitude.
• Customer‑focused attitude and desire to interface directly with end‑user clients.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), VMware, Checkpoint firewall, EMC SAN, PowerShell, IBM Portal experience.

Contact Information

Email: srinivasr@usmsystems(dot)com
Phone: 703‑794‑2380