Senior Systems Administrator

Overview

On Site
$100,000+
Full Time

Skills

Active Directory
Citrix
Backup
Computer Networking
Computer Hardware
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Operating Systems
System Administration
Storage
Servers
Storage Management

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator

Location: Hicksville, NY (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Lincoln IT is a leading MSP committed to providing cutting-edge IT solutions. We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with expertise in infrastructure hardware, storage, Citrix, virtual machines, and Exchange to join our dynamic IT team. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our enterprise IT environment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain infrastructure hardware including servers, storage systems, and networking equipment.
  • Administer and support Citrix environments, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
  • Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of VMWare and HyperV Clusters
  • Manage Microsoft Exchange environments, including configuration, security, and troubleshooting.
  • Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
  • Ensure data integrity and security through backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and storage management.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and support enterprise IT solutions.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, policies, and best practices.
  • Provide Tier 3 support for escalated technical issues.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in IT systems administration or related roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with infrastructure hardware (servers, SAN/NAS storage, networking).
  • Expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops administration and optimization.
  • Proficiency in managing virtualized environments (VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V).
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Exchange (on-prem & hybrid) administration.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.
  • Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team
  • Experienced with Lenovo Enterprise SANs
  • Fibre Channel configurations (Brocade equipment experience a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Citrix, VMware, or Microsoft certifications (e.g., CCA, VCP, MCSE) are a plus.
  • Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.

What We Offe

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator

Location: Hicksville, NY (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Lincoln IT is a leading MSP committed to providing cutting-edge IT solutions. We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with expertise in infrastructure hardware, storage, Citrix, virtual machines, and Exchange to join our dynamic IT team. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our enterprise IT environment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain infrastructure hardware including servers, storage systems, and networking equipment.
  • Administer and support Citrix environments, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
  • Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of VMWare and HyperV Clusters
  • Manage Microsoft Exchange environments, including configuration, security, and troubleshooting.
  • Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency.
  • Ensure data integrity and security through backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and storage management.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and support enterprise IT solutions.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, policies, and best practices.
  • Provide Tier 3 support for escalated technical issues.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in IT systems administration or related roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with infrastructure hardware (servers, SAN/NAS storage, networking).
  • Expertise in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops administration and optimization.
  • Proficiency in managing virtualized environments (VMware ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V).
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Exchange (on-prem & hybrid) administration.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.
  • Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team
  • Experienced with Lenovo Enterprise SANs
  • Fibre Channel configurations (Brocade equipment experience a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Citrix, VMware, or Microsoft certifications (e.g., CCA, VCP, MCSE) are a plus.
  • Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you are a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator looking for an exciting opportunity, we d love to hear from you!

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

About Lincoln Computer Services