Senior Systems Administrator

Xerox
Lexington, KY, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$106,182.0 - $155,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Ubuntu (Operating System) CentOS Cloud Computing Data Centers Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DevOps Domain Name System (DNS)
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Identity and Access Management Linux System Administration Linux Distribution Linux Servers Log Analysis Windows Servers Network Protocols PCI Data Security Standards Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Server Administration Systems Integration Virtualization Technology VMware Virtualization VMware VSphere Software Vulnerability Management Cloud Platform System Computer Network Technologies HybridCloud Firewalls (Computer Science) Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Lexmark is expanding our Infrastructure Operations team and is seeking experienced Systems Administrators/Engineers to support our global data center and cloud infrastructure environments. This team is responsible for the daily operational support, maintenance, security, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

We are looking for a skilled professional with strong experience supporting both Windows and Linux server environments, along with expertise in VMware virtualization, cloud technologies, automation, and infrastructure security. The ideal candidate thrives in complex enterprise environments, works effectively both independently and collaboratively, and possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills.

This role supports a global infrastructure footprint and requires close collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders across multiple geographic regions. What You’ll Do Server Administration

  • Install, configure, maintain, and support Windows and Linux servers across physical, virtual, on-premises, and cloud environments
  • Deploy and manage VMware virtual machines, clusters, and resource pools
  • Monitor server health, performance, and availability across enterprise environments
  • Perform system patching, upgrades, and security hardening
  • Manage backup and disaster recovery processes
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure, server, and operating system issues

Cloud & Virtualization Management

  • Deploy and support infrastructure in Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • Configure and optimize cloud-based compute, storage, networking, and security services
  • Administer VMware vSphere and vCenter environments
  • Perform capacity planning and performance optimization for virtualized systems
  • Support hybrid infrastructure integrations between on-premises and cloud platforms

Automation & DevOps

  • Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using:
  • Ansible
  • PowerShell
  • Bash scripting
  • Support DevOps initiatives and CI/CD pipeline development
  • Automate operational tasks and improve deployment efficiency

Security & Compliance

  • Implement and maintain security best practices across Windows and Linux environments
  • Perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and access control management
  • Conduct security audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance activities
  • Support compliance requirements such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or similar frameworks

Monitoring & Optimization

  • Monitor infrastructure utilization, system performance, and operational health
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
  • Analyze logs and proactively address issues before service disruption occurs
  • Recommend and implement improvements for infrastructure stability and scalability

Documentation & Collaboration

  • Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
  • Share technical knowledge and assist with internal training initiatives
  • Collaborate with global teams, vendors, and stakeholders on operational and project activitiesCommunicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 5-7 years of experience supporting enterprise Windows and Linux environments
  • Experience supporting infrastructure within a global organization

Technical Skills

  • Strong experience with:
  • Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019)
  • Linux distributions such as CentOS, Ubuntu, and Red Hat
  • VMware vSphere and vCenter
  • Azure, AWS, and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
  • Experience managing:
  • Active Directory
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Core networking services
  • Familiarity with:
  • Networking protocols
  • Firewalls
  • Security best practices
  • Hybrid cloud environments

Automation & DevOps

  • Proficiency in:
  • PowerShell
  • Bash scripting
  • Ansible
  • Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines preferred

Professional Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment
  • Experience working across international teams and time zones is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with enterprise-scale infrastructure deployments
  • Strong infrastructure security background
  • Experience integrating third-party software solutions into enterprise environments
  • Knowledge of infrastructure automation and orchestration best practices

About the company

For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work. Learn more about us at www.xerox.com.

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