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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Systems Administrator - Huntsville, AL - **Company:** IPG Photonics Corporation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Data Recovery, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Microsoft Software, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Citrix Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Single Sign-On, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Onedrive, Patch Management, Nutanix, Veeam, Engineering Base, Vmware - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86300263/1 ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on Systems Administration or Infrastructure Administration experience within enterprise environments. * Strong experience administering Nutanix and/or VMware virtualization platforms. * Strong administration experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Active Directory, Windows Server, and Entra ID (Azure AD). * PowerShell scripting experience for systems automation and administration. * Experience supporting backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resiliency planning. * Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. * Hands-on experience working within ITAR-regulated environments with responsibility for maintaining compliance requirements, managing controlled-system access, and supporting the secure handling of export-controlled data. * Demonstrated understanding of ITAR restrictions, export-controlled information requirements, access controls, user eligibility requirements, system segregation, and the impact of regulatory compliance on infrastructure administration and cloud technologies. Preferred Qualifications * Nutanix certification and advanced Nutanix administration experience. * Experience supporting Hyper-V, AWS, and/or Microsoft Azure infrastructure. * Experience with Veeam Backup & Recovery. * Experience supporting defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries. * Familiarity with SCCM, PKI, Citrix, MDM platforms, and engineering application environments. Compliance Requirements * Must be eligible to work in compliance with U.S. export control and ITAR regulations. * Must be able to access export-controlled information as required by the position. * 5+ years of hands-on Systems Administration or Infrastructure Administration experience within enterprise environments. * Strong experience administering Nutanix and/or VMware virtualization platforms. * Strong administration experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Active Directory, Windows Server, and Entra ID (Azure AD). * PowerShell scripting experience for systems automation and administration. * Experience supporting backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resiliency planning. * Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. * Hands-on experience working within ITAR-regulated environments with responsibility for maintaining compliance requirements, managing controlled-system access, and supporting the secure handling of export-controlled data. * Demonstrated understanding of ITAR restrictions, export-controlled information requirements, access controls, user eligibility requirements, system segregation, and the impact of regulatory compliance on infrastructure administration and cloud technologies. Preferred Qualifications * Nutanix certification and advanced Nutanix administration experience. * Experience supporting Hyper-V, AWS, and/or Microsoft Azure infrastructure. * Experience with Veeam Backup & Recovery. * Experience supporting defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries. * Familiarity with SCCM, PKI, Citrix, MDM platforms, and engineering application environments. Compliance Requirements * Must be eligible to work in compliance with U.S. export control and ITAR regulations. * Must be able to access export-controlled information as required by the position. ## Description IPG Photonics is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and enhance enterprise infrastructure within a complex global manufacturing and defense-focused environment. This hands-on role is responsible for the design, deployment, administration, security, and ongoing support of critical infrastructure platforms, including virtualization, Microsoft technologies, identity management, and enterprise systems., * Design, deploy, administer, and maintain enterprise Nutanix and VMware environments. * Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and related services. * Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Intune. * Manage identity, access controls, MFA, and Single Sign-On solutions. * Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise infrastructure supporting production workloads. * Lead vulnerability remediation, patch management, disaster recovery, and resiliency initiatives. * Ensure infrastructure environments comply with ITAR requirements and security standards. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)