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IT System Administrator

RiverWoods Exeter


Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview
System Administrator

The RiverWoods Group is currently looking for an IT System Administrator to join our team based out of Durham NH supporting our communities in Exeter Manchester and Durham. This is an onsite position however hybrid options exist for this role; must be able to respond to any onsite need quickly if required.

Our IT Systems Administrator will manage and integrate the organizations systems in a multi-platform multi-site this role you will help develop our long-term systems vision research relevant platform technologies recommend purchases and maintain hardware and software to ensure system reliability and optimal performance.

At RiverWoods you can expect to find a fun energetic and friendly team of people who enjoy working together and creating excellence for our residents. Our staff residents and trustees are partners in open communication in the development of our organization. We are a nationally recognized Fit Friendly company and a non-smoking campus. RiverWoods offers many programs that support employees personal and professional development and provides internal career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
  • Design implement administer and maintain enterprise infrastructure including:
    • Physical and virtual servers using Microsoft Windows Server Linux Hyper-V VMware and related technologies.
    • Network infrastructure including routing switching firewalls VPN wireless software-defined networking (SDN) and network security.
    • Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Entra ID (Azure) Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP and related cloud services.
    • Enterprise storage backup disaster recovery business continuity endpoint management identity management MFA and security solutions.
    • Clinical communication and resident Life Safety systems including Emergency Call Nurse Call and other integrated healthcare technologies.
  • Monitor maintain troubleshoot and optimize enterprise infrastructure to ensure system availability performance reliability and security.
  • Perform routine infrastructure maintenance including operating system updates firmware upgrades security patching hardware lifecycle management and backup and disaster recovery testing.
  • Develop and maintain automation technical documentation and standard operating procedures while evaluating best practices and recommending infrastructure improvements.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers vendors and internal departments to implement infrastructure projects and document system configurations.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues perform root cause analysis proactively monitor enterprise systems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Participate in capacity planning technology refresh initiatives and long-term infrastructure planning.
  • Maintain current technical knowledge through professional development industry research and continuing education.
  • Mentor and cross-train IT staff on infrastructure technologies operational procedures and best practices.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support for infrastructure emergencies and planned maintenance.
  • Travel throughout New Hampshire to support organizational locations and infrastructure projects as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
  1. Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and 2 to 5 years of progressively responsible systems administration experience.
  2. Demonstrated experience administering:
    1. Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.
    2. VMware Hyper-V or other enterprise virtualization platforms.
    3. Enterprise networking including routing switching VLANs wireless networking VPNs and firewalls.
    4. Enterprise storage backup disaster recovery and high availability infrastructure.
  3. Demonstrated experience with PowerShell or other scripting languages preferred.
  4. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure and network solutions preferred.
  5. Technical certifications are desirable but not required (for example Microsoft VMware Aruba SonicWall CompTIA Network or Security).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities

- Ability to troubleshoot complex enterprise systems document technical environments and perform systematic root cause analysis to resolve technical issues

- Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure networking virtualization cloud services cybersecurity and systems administration best practices.

- Excellent analytical troubleshooting organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

- Ability to prioritize work manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

- Strong customer service skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing technologies and business needs.

For assistance with your application call603.658.1541 or emaildirectly.

RiverWoods Group: Northern New Englands Largest Family of CCRCs

Three Communities One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind

Since 1994 every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here who serves on our board who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people every day. We believe that growing older should enhance not diminish the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.

Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods you will have the opportunity to work in a bright attractive and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.

If youre looking for work that has meaning purpose and a future then RiverWoods is for you.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority