Systems Administrator

UniFirst Careers; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to support enterprise Windows and Linux servers, VMware virtualization, and hybrid Azure environments. You will manage on-premises and cloud infrastructure, automate provisioning with PowerShell, and collaborate with networking, cybersecurity, and application teams.

The role emphasizes patch management, Dell server hardware, and strong scripting and documentation skills, with a focus on high availability and security.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of enterprise Windows and Linux administration experience.
• Strong VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter administration experience.
• Experience with Dell PowerEdge servers and OpenManage Enterprise (OME).
• Experience with enterprise patch management tools and methodologies.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and Azure services.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux OS.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, and enterprise authentication.
• Provision, upgrade, migrate, and lifecycle manage servers.
• Monitor performance, availability, and capacity; plan disaster recovery and business continuity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Self-starter

Multitasking

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Dell OpenManage Enterprise (OME)

WSUS / MECM / SCCM / Azure Update Manager / Automox

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Virtual Desktop

PowerShell

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator responsible for supporting enterprise Windows and Linux server environments, VMware virtualization, Dell server infrastructure, Microsoft Azure services, and enterprise automation. The ideal candidate will maintain highly available, secure, and scalable infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

Windows & Linux Administration

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, and enterprise authentication.
• Perform server provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.

VMware Administration

• Administer VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.
• Manage virtual machines, clusters, HA, DRS, vMotion, templates, and host lifecycle management.

Dell Infrastructure

• Manage Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell OpenManage Enterprise (OME).
• Perform firmware lifecycle management, hardware monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Patch Management

• Plan and execute enterprise server patching using WSUS, MECM/SCCM, Azure Update Manager, Automox or equivalent tools.
• Develop standardized patching methodologies and maintenance procedures.

Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Administer Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity.
• Support Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, storage, networking, backup, and recovery services.

Automation

• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate server provisioning, reporting, monitoring, and maintenance.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in infrastructure projects, on-call support, change management, and documentation.
• Collaborate with networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams.

Experience:

• 3-5+ years of progressive systems administration experience in enterprise Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter administration experience.
• Experience with Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell OpenManage Enterprise (OME).
• Experience with enterprise patch management tools and methodologies.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and Azure services including Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Working knowledge of enterprise networking including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Certifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (AZ-800/AZ-801)
• RHCSA
• Dell Technologies Proven Professional
• ITIL Foundation

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits & Perks:

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonuses

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 — Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws