Systems Administrator II, VMware (Remote)

We're looking for a Systems Administrator II, VMware (Remote) to join our team. This is a remote role. Our Infrastructure team supports about 120 servers across two data centers and Azure. Expect a mix of projects and tickets. Sysadmin role for someone who likes scripting the boring parts and fixing root causes instead of rebooting. Remote position. Most of the team is in New York City, but nobody is required to come in. You can set your own hours around a daily morning check-in.

Duties:

• Own Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration, including Exchange Online and conditional access.
• Support file servers, print servers and storage arrays (NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell PowerStore)
• Handle escalations from the help desk and close them with documentation.
• Monitor backups in Veeam, Commvault or Rubrik and test restores quarterly.
• Keep server inventory, network diagrams and runbooks current.
• Administer Windows Server 2019/2022 and RHEL or Ubuntu servers.
• Work with security on vulnerability remediation and hardening.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of systems administration experience.
• Experience with VMware or Hyper-V.
• Microsoft 365 administration experience.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for maintenance.
• PowerShell scripting.
• Working knowledge of Linux administration.

Preferred:

• ITIL Foundation.
• Intune and Autopilot.

Why work with us:

Pay range: $88,000 to $119,000 annually. Final offer will depend on experience.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%.
• Paid holidays.
• Home office stipend.
• Employee assistance program.

About Ambercrest IT:

Headquartered in New York City, the company has grown since 1987 by acquiring regional IT providers. Across New York, the company runs 14 branch offices and a central depot for hardware staging and imaging.

Ambercrest IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are not working with agencies on this role.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Ambercrest IT.