Sr Systems Administrator Hardware & Storage

Position: Sr Systems Administrator Hardware & Storage

Type: Permanent/ Direct Hire/ Full Time

Location: Onsite in Memphis TN

Education: At least a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field is required.

Job Description:

• Partner with colleagues to design, deploy NetApp storage systems, manage Veeam and other backup solutions, and other core infrastructure.
• Monitor performance; troubleshoot issues across servers, storage, and backups. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain thorough documentation diagrams, playbooks, specifications.
• Automate tasks through scripting (PowerShell). Streamline processes using ITSM tools.
• Collaborate and share knowledge with team members. Foster an inclusive, respectful team culture.
• Provide excellent stakeholder service through prompt issue resolution and clear communication.
• Remain current on emerging technologies. Contribute innovative ideas, we want to hear you.

Technical Skills Needed:

• Extensive experience with server and storage hardware - installation, configuration, maintenance, lifecycle management. Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
• Exceptional deep expertise with Veeam and backups in general - design, implementation, management, monitoring, backup/recovery.
• In-depth knowledge of NetApp storage systems. Skilled at configuration, connectivity, optimization, troubleshooting.
• Strong background in designing and managing disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
• Outstanding expertise with Azure storage and related services.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills to automate tasks and streamline management.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals - switching, routing, firewalls, load balancing. Experience integrating network infrastructure with servers/storage.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems and ability to administer Linux servers.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and practices.

Other Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science preferred, not mandatory next to proven experience.
• Relevant certifications valued, however, not over the depth and experience that exhibits excellence.
• Proven years of deep experience, and strength of expertise with managing enterprise infrastructure and systems.
• Expert-level knowledge of on-prem and cloud solutions including VMware vSphere, Azure, NetApp, PowerShell.
• Able to gather requirements, design technical solutions, and develop detailed implementation plans.
• Strong documentation skills - architectures, procedures, troubleshooting guides.
• Uses ITSM tools extensively - ticketing, change control, knowledge management.
• Continuous improvement mindset - identifies opportunities to optimize stability, security, efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluid articulation and comprehension, able to explain technical concepts clearly.