Sr System Admin - Storage Backup

A Massachusetts public sector organization is hiring a full-time Senior Systems Administrator to support enterprise storage, backup, virtualization, and Active Directory infrastructure across a large-scale IT environment. This role focuses on managing Dell/EMC storage systems, Rubrik and Dell backup environments, VMware virtualization platforms, disaster recovery operations, and Windows Active Directory services. The position offers the opportunity to work on highly available infrastructure systems supporting mission-critical public services while contributing to cybersecurity hardening, infrastructure optimization, and long-term IT modernization initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior infrastructure professional who enjoys owning complex enterprise systems and improving reliability, resiliency, and operational performance. The organization is looking for someone who can independently manage infrastructure projects, troubleshoot advanced virtualization and storage issues, and help drive best practices across backup, disaster recovery, and security operations. You'll work closely with cybersecurity, database, and infrastructure teams while supporting a large-scale enterprise environment with significant technical depth and long-term stability.

Required Skills & Experience
7-10+ years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering
Strong hands-on experience with VMware virtualization environments
Experience managing enterprise storage systems such as Dell/EMC Unity or NetApp
Experience administering enterprise backup platforms including Rubrik or Dell IDPA
Strong understanding of Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and core Microsoft infrastructure services
Experience supporting highly available virtualized environments and disaster recovery strategies
Experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter administration, upgrades, and patching
Experience with SAN storage optimization and performance tuning
Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell or similar tools
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
Experience working with enterprise hardware platforms such as HPE ProLiant servers
Ability to support after-hours maintenance and incident response activities

Desired Skills & Experience
VMware, Microsoft, storage, or backup-related certifications
Experience supporting cybersecurity hardening initiatives guided by CISA or similar frameworks
Experience implementing ransomware protection and backup isolation strategies
Experience with replication technologies and disaster recovery planning
Familiarity with private cloud infrastructure and enterprise monitoring systems
Experience managing large-scale Active Directory forest and domain environments
Experience developing operational standards and infrastructure documentation
Strong project management and vendor coordination skills

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
40% Storage & Backup Administration
30% VMware Virtualization Infrastructure
20% Active Directory & Windows Infrastructure
10% Disaster Recovery, Security & Automation

Daily Responsibilities
65% Hands On
15% Project & Infrastructure Planning
20% Team Collaboration

The Offer
Pension and public sector benefits eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement/Pension Benefits

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.