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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator - **Company:** Discovery Life Sciences - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Apache HTTP Server, Server Applications, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Data Sharing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Failover Clustering, Fault Tolerance, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Internet Information Services (IIS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, MySQL, Network Segmentation, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Remote Administration, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Patch Management, Data Management, Fortinet, Functional Programming, Veeam, GXP - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us324dc82cdd142115342462cf87337d54/eaa ## About the Role * 8 + years of proven experience working as a Systems Administrator. * Associate degree and 6 years of professional experience required, OR bachelor's degree and 4 years of professional experience Windows, Identity & Virtualization/Backup * Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server (2016-2025) in a production environment. * Experience administering Active Directory Domain Services and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including domain controllers, FSMO roles, Group Policy, hybrid identity/Entra Connect sync, and conditional access. * Proficiency with PowerShell for Windows automation and remote administration. * Experience with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization, including Failover Clustering, Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV), VM lifecycle management, and cluster/storage troubleshooting. * Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication (or equivalent enterprise backup platform), including backup job design, restore operations (including granular/guest-level file restore), and disaster recovery testing. Linux, Cloud & Automation * Strong hands-on experience administering enterprise Linux distributions in a production environment. * Proficiency with Bash or Python for Linux automation and scripting. * Familiarity with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation. Infrastructure & Security * Experience with enterprise storage technologies (block, file, object), SAN/NAS platforms, and iSCSI configuration and troubleshooting. * Working knowledge of enterprise firewall/network security platforms (e.g., FortiGate), VPN configuration, and network segmentation. * Knowledge of networking protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, FTP) and SSH implementation and troubleshooting. * Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Microsoft SQL Server, and web/application servers such as Apache or IIS. * Experience with vulnerability and patch management processes across a large, heterogeneous server fleet (Windows and Linux). Domain Expertise & Soft Skills * Familiarity with regulated/GxP IT environments and 21 CFR Part 11 considerations is a plus. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent documentation and organizational skills. ## Description Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. A Systems Administrator is responsible for providing systems administration expertise across a mixed Windows Server and Linux enterprise environment, spanning physical and virtualized infrastructure (Hyper-V), backup and disaster recovery, Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID identity services, and AWS cloud infrastructure. This position is an integral part of a small, collaborative IT team, working closely with peers across infrastructure, development, and application support to solve system administration challenges across on-premises and cloud. A Day in the Life of a System Administrator at Discovery Life Sciences: * Maintain and optimize enterprise Windows, Linux, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure across on-premises and AWS environments. * Manage identity services, Microsoft 365, and security configurations to ensure reliable access and compliance. * Oversee Hyper-V virtualization and Veeam backup environments, supporting business continuity and disaster recovery. * Automate administrative processes using Bash, Python, and Ansible to improve efficiency and system reliability. * Provide advanced technical support, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and document infrastructure standards and procedures., * Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server systems, both physical and virtual, across on-premises and AWS environments. * Support Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID identity services, including user/group lifecycle, Group Policy, and hybrid sync health. * Administer Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online where required, including mailbox, security, and compliance configuration * Administer the Hyper-V virtualization cluster, including VM provisioning, cluster/storage health, checkpoint management, and capacity planning. * Administer Veeam backup infrastructure, including monitoring job success/failure, performing restores, and supporting disaster recovery exercises. * Install, configure, patch, and maintain enterprise Linux systems, both physical and virtual, across on-premises and AWS environments. * Perform Bash, Python, and Ansible automation for Linux configuration management and patching. * Design, deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS. * Optimize AWS resource utilization and cost management. * Implement and control the secure flow of data to and from AWS, including cross-account data sharing where required. * Provide 3rd level support for Windows, Linux, and AWS-related incidents. * Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution. * Create and maintain comprehensive documentation regarding system configurations, policies, and procedures., Visual Soft, Inc is seeking qualified candidates to work on our efforts with a Prime for their end customer, a federal agency in Huntsville, AL Job Title: Senior Linux System Adm… + 17 hours ago + ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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