Senior Systems Administrator
Optomi, Rockville, MD, United States
Optomi, in partnership with a leading organization focused on financial market integrity and investor protection, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator.
Position Summary:
The Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer operates with minimal supervision to design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. This role blends traditional systems administration with modern DevOps practices, leveraging virtualization technologies, multi-cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and emerging AI-driven tools to enhance system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
What the right candidate will enjoy:
Working in a mission-driven environment that supports market integrity and investor protection
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting (3 days onsite)
Driving innovation through cloud, automation, and AI-enhanced infrastructure solutions
Mentoring junior team members and influencing technical direction
What type of experience the right candidate has:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in systems administration within enterprise or production environments
Strong expertise in Windows systems, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and hybrid cloud (AWS/Azure)
Experience with monitoring/diagnostic tools, scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.), and networking technologies
Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation, and AI-assisted operational tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
What are the responsibilities of the right candidate:
Design, implement, and maintain Windows infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments
Architect and manage virtualized systems using VMware and Hyper-V
Build and support cloud solutions across AWS and Azure following cloud-native principles
Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation
Implement and optimize monitoring tools, including AI-driven observability and predictive analytics
Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code solutions
Lead troubleshooting efforts across systems, cloud platforms, and network environments
Enforce security controls and compliance standards using zero-trust principles
Support disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BCP), and compliance testing (e.g., SOX)
Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to align infrastructure with business goals
Mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvement initiatives
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to infrastructure and operations
Position Summary:
The Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer operates with minimal supervision to design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. This role blends traditional systems administration with modern DevOps practices, leveraging virtualization technologies, multi-cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and emerging AI-driven tools to enhance system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
What the right candidate will enjoy:
Working in a mission-driven environment that supports market integrity and investor protection
Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting (3 days onsite)
Driving innovation through cloud, automation, and AI-enhanced infrastructure solutions
Mentoring junior team members and influencing technical direction
What type of experience the right candidate has:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in systems administration within enterprise or production environments
Strong expertise in Windows systems, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and hybrid cloud (AWS/Azure)
Experience with monitoring/diagnostic tools, scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.), and networking technologies
Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation, and AI-assisted operational tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
What are the responsibilities of the right candidate:
Design, implement, and maintain Windows infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments
Architect and manage virtualized systems using VMware and Hyper-V
Build and support cloud solutions across AWS and Azure following cloud-native principles
Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation
Implement and optimize monitoring tools, including AI-driven observability and predictive analytics
Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code solutions
Lead troubleshooting efforts across systems, cloud platforms, and network environments
Enforce security controls and compliance standards using zero-trust principles
Support disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BCP), and compliance testing (e.g., SOX)
Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to align infrastructure with business goals
Mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvement initiatives
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to infrastructure and operations