Senior System Administrator

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Senior and Junior System Administrator

Location: Durham NC - remote 2 days onsite 3 days

Duration: 6 months

The key to this role is VMWare VCF Implementation ARIA expertise which are key along with Nutanix

Travel: Yes - Contractor may be required to travel to clients plants across the country on occasion. Frequency not confirmed but could be 3-5 times throughout engagement.

Job Title: Senior System Administrator Windows VMware Azure

Overview:
We are seeking skilled a Senior Systems Administrator with deep expertise in Windows Server Operations VMware and Azure Administration to join our team onsite in Durham NC. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with River Meadow migration tools and will work closely with application teams to support maintain and optimize our clients technology stack.

Key Responsibilities:
Administer maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (versions 2008 through 2025).
Manage and optimize VMware vSphere infrastructure (version 8.x).
Perform Azure Administration tasks including resource provisioning monitoring and security management.
Collaborate directly with application teams to ensure system reliability performance and scalability.
Support server migrations and cloud adoption initiatives leveraging River Meadow experience.
Implement and maintain system security protocols backups and disaster recovery plans.
Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
Perform occasional travel to client plants across the U.S. for onsite support and projects (most work will be in Durham NC).

Required Qualifications:
Experience in Windows Server administration ().
Strong background in VMware vSphere administration (8.x preferred).
Hands-on experience with Azure Administration in enterprise environments.
Experience with River Meadow migration tools or similar technologies.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals Active Directory DNS DHCP and Group Policy.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with application teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent troubleshooting problem-solving and documentation skills.
Ability to travel occasionally for onsite support at remote facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Industry certifications such as MCSE VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Azure Administrator Associate.
Experience in manufacturing or plant-based IT environments.
Work Environment:
Onsite role in Durham NC with occasional travel to plants nationwide.
Fast-paced collaborative environment with direct engagement with technical and business teams.