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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** UniFirst Corporation
- **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Routing, Dell PowerEdge, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, VMware Virtualization, VMware VSphere, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Vcenter, Patch Management, Wsus, Vmware
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpmv31

## About the Role

+ 3-5+ years of progressive systems administration experience in enterprise Windows and Linux environments.

 + Strong VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter administration experience.

 + Experience with Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell OpenManage Enterprise (OME).

 + Experience with enterprise patch management tools and methodologies.

 + Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.

 + Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and Azure services including Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Virtual Desktop.

 + Working knowledge of enterprise networking including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing.

Education:

 + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Certifications:

 + VMware Certified Professional (VCP), + Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

 + Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

 + Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

 + Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator responsible for supporting enterprise Windows and Linux server environments, VMware virtualization, Dell server infrastructure, Microsoft Azure services, and enterprise automation. The ideal candidate will maintain highly available, secure, and scalable infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

Windows & Linux Administration

 + Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux operating systems.

 + Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, and enterprise authentication.

 + Perform server provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.

 + Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity.

 + Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.

VMware Administration

 + Administer VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter.

 + Manage virtual machines, clusters, HA, DRS, vMotion, templates, and host lifecycle management.

Dell Infrastructure

 + Manage Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell OpenManage Enterprise (OME).

 + Perform firmware lifecycle management, hardware monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Patch Management

 + Plan and execute enterprise server patching using WSUS, MECM/SCCM, Azure Update Manager, Automox or equivalent tools.

 + Develop standardized patching methodologies and maintenance procedures.

Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure

 + Administer Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity.

 + Support Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, storage, networking, backup, and recovery services.

Automation

 + Develop PowerShell scripts to automate server provisioning, reporting, monitoring, and maintenance.


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