Senior Systems Administrator

This role will serve as a key technical resource supporting both corporate headquarters in and a manufacturing plant while also providing remote infrastructure support.

The environment is approximately 60% Azure and 40% on-premises, with the position split approximately 50% engineering and 50% project work.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, VMware, Windows Server, endpoint management, virtualization, storage, networking, backup/DR, and enterprise infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities Senior-Level Systems Support

• Provide Level 3 technical support for issues that cannot be resolved by the Help Desk.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, server, workstation, application, and connectivity issues.
• Provide hands-on and walk-up technical support for users, including Microsoft Teams, email, and related technologies.
• Diagnose hardware, software, operating system, network, and systems-related issues.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for infrastructure-related incidents.

Azure & Cloud Infrastructure

• Administer and support a Microsoft Azure environment representing approximately 60% of the infrastructure.
• Manage and troubleshoot Azure Virtual Machines (VMs).
• Support Azure networking, storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Administer and support Microsoft Entra ID.
• Support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Manage Azure SaaS services and related cloud infrastructure.
• Support Microsoft Intune / Mobile Device Management (MDM).
• Assist with cloud infrastructure growth, optimization, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, availability, capacity, and security.

On-Premises Infrastructure

• Administer and troubleshoot an on-premises infrastructure representing approximately 40% of the environment.
• Manage Windows Server environments.
• Administer Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Perform AD domain administration and user/account policy management.
• Support VMware virtualization environments.
• Support enterprise storage and networking infrastructure.
• Manage and troubleshoot backup and disaster recovery platforms.
• Support servers, workstations, network infrastructure, and related systems.
• Participate in infrastructure lifecycle management and technology upgrades.

Infrastructure Engineering & Projects

• Participate in infrastructure projects involving virtualization, endpoint management, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems.
• Design, implement, configure, and maintain infrastructure solutions.
• Manage user account policy structures and Active Directory environments.
• Support enterprise environment growth, including servers, workstations, network infrastructure, and cloud resources.
• Coordinate technical projects across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Veralto IT, WQ, IT, Applications, Manufacturing, and other business/technical teams.
• Assist with implementations, migrations, upgrades, deployments, and infrastructure modernization.
• Document infrastructure configurations, procedures, and technical solutions.

Manufacturing & Enterprise Technology Support

• Provide technical support for manufacturing-related systems and software.
• Support VMware, printers, manufacturing software, and other technologies outside the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and business teams to troubleshoot technology issues affecting operations.
• Help maintain reliable technology infrastructure supporting plant operations.

Microsoft 365 & Collaboration Technologies

Microsoft 365 administration is primarily handled by the parent company’s IT team; however, the Senior Systems Administrator should have a solid working knowledge of:

• Microsoft 365
• Exchange Online
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• OneDrive
• Entra ID
• Email and collaboration technologies

The ability to collaborate effectively with the parent company’s IT team on these technologies is important.

Environment

The successful candidate will work within a hybrid infrastructure consisting of:

Cloud / Azure - Approximately 60%

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Networking
• Azure Storage
• Azure Backup
• Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• Azure SaaS
• Microsoft Intune / MDM

On-Premises - Approximately 40%

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• VMware
• Enterprise Storage
• Networking
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Workstations / Endpoints
• Printers
• Manufacturing Systems & Software

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or a related IT role.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure environments.
• Strong experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Experience with VMware virtualization.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking, storage, and backup environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint management.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune / MDM.
• Strong troubleshooting and Level 3 escalation experience.
• Experience supporting infrastructure projects and implementations.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on support at both corporate and manufacturing locations.

Preferred

• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-800/AZ-801, or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft certifications related to Azure, Windows Server, or endpoint management.
• VMware certifications or extensive VMware administration experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing environments.
• Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Experience working in multi-site enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and international locations.

We are looking for a hands-on senior infrastructure professional who can operate effectively between systems administration, engineering, troubleshooting, and project delivery.

The ideal candidate is comfortable jumping into complex Level 3 issues one moment and working on a major Azure, virtualization, endpoint, or infrastructure project the next. You should be equally comfortable working independently, collaborating with enterprise IT teams, and providing hands-on support in a manufacturing environment.

If you are a Senior Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer with strong Azure, VMware, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure experience, we encourage you to apply.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance