Senior Systems Administrator

Please note this is a remote opportunity but you "MUST" live in one of the following states to be considered: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MO, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VA, WI Do you consider yourself a datacenter storage ninja? Do you like to work remotely in a fast paced and challenging environment? If so, we are looking for you! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our on-premises and cloud-based systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure, extensive experience in datacenter operations, and a solid understanding of VM management and AWS cloud services. This individual will be a key technical leader, responsible for both day-to-day operations and strategic project work. Key Responsibilities: Nutanix Infrastructure Management: Serve as the subject matter expert for Nutanix AHV, Prism Central, and related technologies. Manage, monitor, and maintain the Nutanix cluster, including performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting. Perform routine and major upgrades, patching, and firmware management for the Nutanix stack. Design and implement scalable solutions using Nutanix to meet business needs. Datacenter Operations: Oversee the physical and virtual infrastructure within the datacenter, including servers and storage. Perform hardware installations, maintenance, and decommissioning. Manage and maintain datacenter systems such as power, cooling, and environmental monitoring. Ensure compliance with physical and logical security protocols. VM Management: Administer and support virtualized environments, with a focus on Nutanix AHV and other hypervisors (e.g., AHV, Prism management console). Manage the full lifecycle of virtual machines, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and decommissioning. Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures for virtualized workloads. AWS Cloud Administration: Administer and manage core AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM).Assist in the migration of on-premises workloads to AWS. Implement and enforce security best practices in the AWS environment. Monitor cloud resource usage and performance to optimize costs and efficiency. General Systems Administration: Provide advanced-level troubleshooting for complex technical issues across the infrastructure. Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline and improve operational efficiency. Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support and planned maintenance windows. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system configurations, SOPs, and runbooks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application and business initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 7+ years of experience in systems administration, with at least 4 years in a senior or lead role. Demonstrated hands-on experience with Nutanix AHV and Prism Central. Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) is a plus. In-depth knowledge of datacenter operations, including hardware, cabling, and environmental systems. Strong expertise in virtualization technologies, particularly with VM management and administration. Hands-on experience with core AWS services and cloud administration. Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Prometheus).Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, etc.).Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Strong communication and documentation skills. Preferred Skills (Nice-to-haves): Nutanix Certified Master (NCM) certification. AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate). Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Terraform. Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery platforms (e.g., Veeam, NC2). Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems. Company Overview: Verisys transforms provider data, workforce data, and relationship management. More than 400 healthcare, life science, and background screening organizations depend on us to credential providers, improve data quality, publish compliant provider directories, and conduct employment verifications. Our comprehensive solutions deliver accurate and secure information. As a result, we’re the largest outsourced credentials verification organization in the United States. Since we’ve partnered with the most complex institutions in healthcare for decades, we can help organizations of any size discover their true potential. At Verisys , you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you will have the chance to give back to your community, make a positive impact on the environment, participate in a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. Our commitment to individual choice lets you customize aspects of your career path, your educational opportunities, and your benefits. And our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business and our clients will be heard. Verisys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified person of every heritage, nation, gender, veteran, or disability status, age, religion, or other protected status to apply. Originally posted on Himalayas