Systems Administrator

Bellwether Community Credit Union; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellwether Community Credit Union is seeking a Systems Administrator to own and modernize our core IT infrastructure. This role focuses on Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and virtualization, ensuring security and reliability across our environment.

You’ll work across our branches implementing zero-trust initiatives, automate tasks with PowerShell, and participate in on-call rotations to support business continuity. Strong collaboration and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems, infrastructure, or network administration.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange Online).
• Experience supporting virtualization platforms (VMware) and Cisco/Meraki networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain core infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualization, storage, and network systems.
• Support and improve network infrastructure across our branches and offices, including Cisco and Meraki technologies.
• Strengthen security and reliability: Maintain secure configurations, address vulnerabilities, support incident response, and ensure systems availability.
• Protect business continuity: Manage backup and recovery processes, perform restore testing, and support disaster recovery planning and exercises.
• Drive improvements: Contribute to upgrades, migrations, zero-trust initiatives, and automation projects using PowerShell or similar tools.
• Own projects and partnerships: Coordinate with vendors and service providers, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide Tier 2 support for escalated infrastructure and network problems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

On-call rotations

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365 / Entra ID / Exchange Online

VMware

Cisco Meraki

Backup/Recovery Solutions

PowerShell

Python

Power Automate

Job description

Systems AdministratorIn this role, you’ll take ownership of our core IT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, Microsoft 365, identity management, networking, backups, and disaster recovery. You’ll also play a key role in modernizing our environment through infrastructure upgrades, automation, and the transition toward a zero-trust security model.What You'll DoManage and maintain core infrastructure: Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualization, storage, and network systems.Keep our network connected: Support and improve network infrastructure across our branches and offices, including Cisco and Meraki technologies.Strengthen security and reliability: Maintain secure configurations, address vulnerabilities, support incident response, and help ensure systems are available when needed.Protect business continuity: Manage backup and recovery processes, perform restore testing, and support disaster recovery planning and exercises.Drive improvements: Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, technology migrations, zero-trust initiatives, and automation projects using PowerShell or similar tools.Own projects and partnerships: Coordinate with vendors and service providers, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide Tier 2 support for escalated infrastructure and network problems.What You BringAt least 5 years of experience in systems, infrastructure, or network administration.Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365, including Entra ID and Exchange Online.Experience supporting virtualization platforms, preferably VMware.Strong networking knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco and Meraki equipment.Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions, monitoring tools, and infrastructure security.Scripting or automation experience, preferably with PowerShell, Python, or Power Automate.Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.The ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.What Sets You ApartExperience with hyperconverged infrastructure, zero-trust technologies, SD-WAN, disaster recovery testing, or IT operations in a regulated environment is a plus. Industry certifications in networking, Microsoft, VMware, or related technologies are also welcome.Credit Union ValuesExhibit and reflect the Credit Union’s Core Values of:People FirstLocal FocusAlways LearningDriven with PurposeOwn Our Outcomes