Systems Administrator

Weekday AI (YC W21); Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

On-site amenities

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator in Nebraska to own Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, and end-user support for ~800 users in a growing manufacturing IT environment. You will ensure security, backups, and infrastructure reliability while collaborating with a developing IT function.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, problem-solving, and gradual leadership responsibilities as the team expands.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive IT experience.
• Hands-on systems administration experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Windows and Active Directory.
• Experience with VMware and server virtualization.
• Hands-on knowledge of servers, workstations, hardware, and end-user support.
• Exposure to networking, backups, connectivity, and IT security.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and non-technical users.
• Comfortable remaining hands-on while developing toward leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing or industrial IT experience is helpful but not required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows-based servers, workstations, and IT infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Windows Active Directory environments.
• Support VMware and server virtualization platforms.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and end-user issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, access, and system configurations.
• Support networking infrastructure, including switches and connectivity.
• Assist with backup, recovery, security, and infrastructure continuity initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and overall health.
• Provide responsive technical support to users across the organization.
• Help establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure transitions and improvements as the IT function develops.
• Document systems, processes, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborate with technology leaders on infrastructure initiatives.
• Help train and mentor future team members as the department expands.
• Remain hands-on while taking on broader technical and leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Active Directory

VMware

Server Administration

IT Infrastructure

Networking

Technical Support

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

VMware

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 1+ years

Location: Nebraska, United States

JobType: full-time

Base Salary: Approximately $60,000-$80,000 + Annual Bonus

Work Mode: On-site

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Systems Administrator to join a growing Information Systems team within an established global manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to help build and strengthen a dedicated IT function while taking ownership across infrastructure, systems, virtualization, connectivity, security, hardware, and end-user support.

The ideal candidate will be technically versatile, approachable, and comfortable supporting a broad user base while maintaining strong IT standards and best practices. As the team develops, this role can provide a path toward greater ownership and potential leadership responsibilities.

You will support an environment of approximately 800 users and work across a wide range of systems administration responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows-based servers, workstations, and IT infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows and Active Directory environments.
• Support VMware and server virtualization platforms.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and end-user issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, access, and system configurations.
• Support networking infrastructure, including switches, connectivity, and related systems.
• Assist with backup, recovery, security, and infrastructure continuity initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and overall infrastructure health.
• Provide responsive technical support to users across the organization.
• Help establish and enforce sound IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure transitions and improvements as the new IT function develops.
• Document systems, processes, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborate with technology leaders and other IT team members on infrastructure initiatives.
• Help train and mentor future team members as the department expands.
• Remain hands-on while gradually taking on broader technical and leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

• Approximately 8-10 years of progressive IT experience.
• Several years of hands-on systems administration experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Windows and Active Directory.
• Experience with VMware and server virtualization.
• Hands-on knowledge of servers, workstations, hardware, and end-user support.
• Exposure to networking, switches, backups, connectivity, and IT security.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and non-technical users.
• Comfortable maintaining IT standards and explaining technical requirements to users.
• Desire to remain technically hands-on while developing toward future leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing or industrial IT experience is helpful but not required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Help build and shape a developing infrastructure and support function.
• Work across the full systems administration environment rather than a narrow technical specialty.
• Gain exposure to experienced technology leaders and established enterprise systems.
• Take increasing ownership as the IT function grows.
• Help train and develop future members of the technology team.
• Potential pathway toward a supervisory or leadership position.
• Join a stable organization with strong benefits and long-tenured employees.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Approximately $60,000-$80,000.
• Higher compensation may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Annual performance bonus opportunity, historically around one month's salary, based on company performance and not guaranteed.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• On-site amenities.
• Limited on-call responsibilities, typically handled remotely.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable systems professional who enjoys solving problems, working directly with users, and understanding how different parts of an IT environment work together. You should be comfortable taking ownership, learning established systems, improving infrastructure, and enforcing good IT practices while remaining collaborative and approachable.

Good-to-have skills

• Microsoft Windows
• Active Directory
• VMware
• Server Administration
• IT Infrastructure
• Networking
• Technical Support