Systems Administrator

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator in Nashville, TN. This role involves maintaining the stability and availability of IT systems and infrastructure, administering servers and networks, and troubleshooting system-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT and 3 years of relevant experience, along with strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and networking concepts. The company supports equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in systems administration or related IT role.
• Experience supporting enterprise environments and production systems.
• Ability to maintain technical documentation and runbooks.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers, operating systems, and core infrastructure services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 2 and Tier 3 system-related issues.
• Perform system updates, patching, and preventative maintenance.
• Manage user accounts, access requests, and permissions.
• Monitor system performance and respond to incidents as needed.
• Support backup, restore, and recovery operations.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and inventories.
• Collaborate with senior administrators on system improvements.

Skills

Windows operating systems

Networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls)

Active Directory

Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, Azure, AWS)

Scripting or automation (PowerShell, Bash)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Tools

Backup and disaster recovery tools

Job description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining the stability, performance, and availability of the organization’s IT systems and infrastructure. This role provides hands‑on administration of servers, networks, operating systems, and enterprise platforms while collaborating with senior technical staff on system design, improvement initiatives, and operational best practices. The position emphasizes reliable system operations, documentation, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and maintain servers, operating systems, and core infrastructure services
• Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 2 and Tier 3 system-related issues
• Perform system updates, patching, and preventative maintenance
• Manage user accounts, access requests, and permissions
• Monitor system performance and alerts; respond to incidents as needed
• Support backup, restore, and recovery operations
• Maintain accurate system documentation, configurations, and inventories
• Participate in system upgrades, infrastructure projects, and technology rollouts
• Collaborate with senior administrators and other IT staff teams on system improvements
• Ensure systems comply with security policies and operational standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3 years of experience in systems administration or a related IT role
• Strong working knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls)
• Experience supporting enterprise environments and production systems
• Experience with requirements of documentation and management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Administration of servers, endpoints, and enterprise systems
• Proficiency with Active Directory, identity management, and access controls
• Experience with virtualization and/or cloud platforms (e.g., Hyper‑V, VMware, Azure, AWS)
• Knowledge of backup, monitoring, patching, and disaster recovery practices
• Working knowledge of scripting or automation (PowerShell, Bash, or similar)
• Ability to follow, maintain, and improve technical documentation and runbooks

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled