Systems Administrator I
About The Position
VectorUSA is looking for a hands-on, solutions‑driven Systems Administrator I to support and enhance on‑premises infrastructure for one of our key clients. In this role, you’ll work alongside senior engineers to maintain high‑availability systems, strengthen automation, and ensure secure, scalable operations across a 24/7 environment. This position is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to deepen their technical foundation, gain exposure to enterprise‑grade environments, and grow into advanced engineering or architecture roles. What You’ll Learn and Build: Hands‑on experience maintaining and engineering dynamic, cutting-edge solutions. Collaboration with solution architects, pre‑sales engineers, and technical delivery teams. Exposure to major product lines and how they perform in real customer environments. Direct insight into industry trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies. How Far You Can Go: Opportunity to become a Systems Engineer and/or if desired take on leadership roles & responsibilities within a fast-growing organization
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent military/corporate training.
- 1+ years of experience in systems administration, IT operations, or technical support.
- Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP networking.
- Experience with VMware or VDI environments.
- Basic cloud computing knowledge (Azure preferred).
- Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Must meet all requirements to obtain a Federal Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Linux).
- Exposure to Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu) OS environments.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds).
- Familiarity with Jira & Confluence.
- Basic networking knowledge.
- Certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, - CompTIA Linux+, VMware Certified Technical Associate – Data Center Virtualization (VCTA‑DCV), Microsoft 365 or Windows Desktop Administrator (MD‑102), Qualys.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain core IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, and network systems.
- Perform system patching, upgrades, and backups across Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.
- Support and troubleshoot VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, VDI pools).
- Manage cloud services (e.g., Azure) and assist in cloud migration and automation efforts.
- Automate recurring tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Maintain and document system configurations, procedures, and incident responses.
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for technical issues, including Sev1 incident response.
- Assist with disaster recovery planning and execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deployments and infrastructure changes.
- Participate in a 24/7 operational environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
