Senior Systems Administrator

1 week ago

Lancaster, SC, United States Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC Full-time
This organization, a well-established player in manufacturing and enterprise operations, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join its team in Lancaster, South Carolina (onsite, 5 days/week)-just 30 minutes outside of Charlotte. The organization is undergoing key infrastructure initiatives including virtualization and identity management transformations, making this an exciting time to join.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 3-5 years of professional IT experience in systems administration and/or infrastructure support
  • Hands-on experience working with Windows Server environments and enterprise systems (not just account provisioning or helpdesk tasks)
  • Familiarity with server patching processes and automation tools (e.g., NinjaOne or similar)
  • Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Nutanix
  • Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts and tools
  • Associate's degree required
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience supporting or implementing Nutanix environments
  • Exposure to IAM tools such as Ping or alternatives
  • Experience working in environments with separate helpdesk/support tiers
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and proactively improve system performance
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in a small team environment
What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities
  • 40% Monitoring system and network health; responding to performance issues
  • 30% Supporting and maintaining server infrastructure, including patching and updates
  • 20% Project work (Nutanix migration, IAM tooling changes, process improvements)
  • 10% Escalated support issues (limited ticket-based work)
The Offer
  • 12% annual bonus
  • Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure modernization projects
  • Exposure to enterprise tools and systems transformations
  • Collaborative team environment with strong growth potential
  • Standard benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and PTO