Systems Administrator

Arraya Solutions, a leading Mid-Atlantic technology consulting firm, is looking for a Systems Administrator to join our team!

We are a culture that embraces change, values family and are actively involved with the community. Our team consists of people with positive attitudes who are interested in growing their knowledge around technology and leaders that are heavily involved in day-to-day activities.

***PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION WILL BE HYBRID 3 DAYS PER WEEK***

Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of systems. This role requires a strong understanding of various technologies and the ability to implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

As the Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for providing a full range of Tier 2/3 IT support services and expertise to customer activities. You will play a key role in the management, optimization, and troubleshooting of our VMware virtualized environment and Active Directory infrastructure, ensuring seamless and reliable operations for the organization. You will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of client and server operations and maintenance with Windows 10 and 11 environments and Windows Server 2016/2019, to include Active Directory, Domain Controllers, DNS, GPO s, PKI, DHCP, VMware v8, Backup Architectures, Storage Management, and Auditing.

Duties

• Manage and maintain servers, networks, and other IT infrastructure components.
• Implement and support system architecture solutions that meet business needs.
• Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve VMware-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and resource allocation.
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy infrastructure.
• Administer and support user and group management, including security and distribution groups within Active Directory.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Design, plan and implement enterprise-wide system solutions in a Microsoft Windows Server and VMware environment.
• Manage and maintain server software, hardware and related applications and systems.
• Oversee and support Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory.
• Document, implement and review Information Technology (IT) Hosting Services policies, procedures and solutions.
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
• Provide technical support to users, resolving issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role in IT.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation tasks.
• Proficiency in managing Windows server environments.
• Extensive experience with Windows Server (2012/2022), Microsoft Active Directory, and Windows 10/11.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with network protocols and security (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls).
• Hands-on experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute to our technology landscape while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. We look forward to your application!