Systems Administrator: Virtualization & Security Expert

VPI Technology, a division of Ludlum Measurements, Inc.; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. in Sweetwater, TX is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage our core IT infrastructure, focusing on VMware ESXi virtualization, Veeam data protection, and Microsoft Active Directory environments with an emphasis on cybersecurity hardening and data recovery.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in systems administration or network engineering, strong PowerShell scripting skills, and a security-first mindset to troubleshoot complex

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Responsibilities

• Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter for virtualization.
• Proficiency with Veeam Backup & Replication, especially immutable backups.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy (GPOs), and Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, patching, and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, and virtual networking.
• Document technical processes and explain issues to stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Cybersecurity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

VMware ESXi

Veeam Backup & Replication

Active Directory

Azure AD/Entra ID

Job description

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. in Sweetwater, TX is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage our core IT infrastructure, focusing on VMware ESXi virtualization, Veeam data protection, and Microsoft Active Directory environments with an emphasis on cybersecurity hardening and data recovery.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in systems administration or network engineering, strong PowerShell scripting skills, and a security-first mindset to troubleshoot complex