System Administrator

Job Summary

The System Administrator will be responsible for the strategic management, maintenance, and optimization of the company's hybrid infrastructure, including on-premises servers, cloud services, and storage and data protection platforms.

This role requires hands-on technical proficiency combined with the leadership to define and implement enterprise-wide IT policies, ensure system stability and security, and guide infrastructure evolution. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in data backup/recovery, storage administration, and server management

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management & Strategy:

• Oversee the entire IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and robust security for all systems.

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for server, storage, backup, and cloud infrastructure growth and maintenance.

• Lead infrastructure projects, including system migrations, upgrades, and cloud transitions.

• Backup & Disaster Recovery (Veeam, Commvault, Synology):

• Architect, implement, and maintain the company's data protection and disaster recovery strategies using Veeam and Commvault.

• Oversee the management of backup policies, schedules, and storage targets for diverse workloads (virtual, physical, cloud).
• Administer and manage Synology NAS devices, integrating them into the backup architecture as a reliable and efficient storage target.
• Conduct regular testing of disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity and compliance.

• Server Administration (Linux/Red Hat):

• Expertly install, configure, and maintain Linux servers, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

• Manage and automate system administration tasks, including patching, software updates, and configuration changes.

• Storage Area Network (SAN) Management:

• Administer, provision, and maintain SAN storage arrays to ensure data integrity and optimize performance.

• Manage storage capacity and plan for future needs.
• Handle advanced troubleshooting of storage-related issues.

• Cloud Services (AWS and others):

• Administer and manage cloud resources within Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, and VPC.

• Leverage AWS services to enhance backup strategies, implement cloud-based disaster recovery, and support hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrate knowledge of other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) and manage cloud-based systems.

• Security & Compliance:

• Ensure the security and integrity of all systems by implementing security best practices, access controls, and monitoring solutions.

• Maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies.

• Leadership and Collaboration:

• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical guidance to IT support teams.

• Work with cross-functional teams and senior management to align IT initiatives with business objectives.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in system administration, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and technical teams.
• In-depth, hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication and Commvault enterprise data management solutions.
• Proven experience managing Synology NAS devices and integrating them into an enterprise environment.
• Expertise in Linux system administration, particularly Red Hat, and proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Python).
• Extensive experience with SAN administration and storage technology.
• Strong experience managing resources within Amazon Web Services (AWS) is required.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., RHCSA, VCP, AWS certifications, Commvault Professional) are highly desirable.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Desired Attributes:

• A proactive, strategic mindset with a track record of driving system improvements and innovation.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and provide after-hours support for critical issues.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence.