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# Systems Administrator Lead

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Chattanooga, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Backup Devices, Information Systems, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Failover, Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Uptime, Networking Basics, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Google Cloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Management, Gsuite, Terraform, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8516145137B94BD5B2487D2541366FF7/job/

## About the Role

* Produce and maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, standard procedures, and other technical documentation while also supporting databases, applications, and end users as needed. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

 * At least 4 years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, database administration, network administration, or a closely related technical area.

 * Strong hands-on background with enterprise virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar solutions.

 * Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments that include cloud platforms and on-premises systems.

 * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and related enterprise connectivity concepts.

 * Experience with identity and access administration, including Active Directory and/or Microsoft Entra ID, with attention to governance and security controls.

 * Proficiency with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or comparable technologies.

 * Working knowledge of enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and failover solutions, including SAN-based environments. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

## Description

* Lead resolution efforts for escalated infrastructure incidents and provide technical direction to IT team members during outages, troubleshooting, and project delivery.

 * Oversee administration of enterprise servers, operating systems, virtual platforms, and supporting infrastructure to ensure stability, performance, and uptime.

 * Maintain and support virtualization environments using technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable platforms.

 * Diagnose complex hardware, software, and systems issues, document root causes and corrective actions, and prioritize response based on operational impact.

 * Contribute to infrastructure planning by preparing technical recommendations, implementation details, and supporting documentation for new and upgraded environments.

 * Direct backup, disaster recovery, storage, failover, and capacity planning activities to strengthen business continuity and data protection.

 * Administer Google Workspace, Google Cloud Identity, and Google Cloud Platform resources, including access controls, governance, provisioning, and cost-conscious resource management.

 * Build and maintain automation practices through scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools to streamline provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes.

 * Partner with security stakeholders to address vulnerabilities, apply patches, review data protection controls, and improve hardening across systems, virtual machines, and containers.