Applied Research Associates Inc

Senior IT Administrator

Applied Research Associates Inc • $95K — $115K *
Albuquerque, NM 87121In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant IT experience, including desktop/laptop and server support.
  • Proficient in Windows Server 2012 and newer versions.
  • Experience with Linux systems such as Ubuntu and Red Hat.
  • Skilled in maintaining VMware vSphere and vCenter environments.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Active Directory administration.
  • Strong troubleshooting capabilities in both physical and virtual setups.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the IT management for a dedicated ARA business unit.
  • Provide advanced support for Windows desktops, laptops, and servers.
  • Administer specialized Linux systems in HPC environments.
  • Oversee the management of Windows server operations.
  • Maintain and support VMware environments, including vSphere and vCenter.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of technical issues as they arise.
  • Develop and document operating procedures and asset inventories.

Benefits

  • Involvement in a dedicated IT team focused on a specific business unit.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentoring.
  • Exposure to specialized High-Performance Computing environments.
  • Participation in infrastructure improvement projects.
  • Chance to coordinate with Corporate IT for enterprise standards compliance.
Full Job Description
As the primary IT administrator for an ARA business unit, you will manage local Windows servers, VMware virtual machines, backups, and Linux systems while serving as the technical lead for end-user computing. You'll work closely with Corporate IT teams responsible for enterprise services while owning day-to-day IT operations for your division.

What you'll do as a Senior IT Administrator:

  • Serve on a small team as the senior IT administrator for a dedicated ARA business unit.
  • Provide advanced technical support for Windows desktops, laptops, servers, and business applications.
  • Support and administer Linux systems supporting specialized High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
  • Take ownership managing and supporting a Windows server environment.
  • Support and maintain a VMware vSphere and vCenter environment.
  • May oversee daily activities of a small IT team - coordinating priorities, supporting staff success, and providing regular updates to the supervising manager.
  • Manage file, print, and license servers.
  • Administer and monitor Veeam backup operations and assist with disaster recovery activities.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, and network connectivity issues in both physical and virtual environments.
  • Create, manage, and maintain user accounts and access permissions.
  • Monitor systems and coordinate the timely deployment of security patches and updates.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and asset inventory records.
  • Manage hardware and software lifecycle activities, including procurement, deployment, inventory, and licensing.
  • Lead or participate in infrastructure improvement projects and technology deployments.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other IT staff, as needed.
  • Coordinate with Corporate IT teams to support enterprise technologies and ensure compliance with corporate standards.


Senior IT Administrator Requirements:

  • Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, experience supporting desktops/laptops and servers; specifically, with systems running Windows 10, Server 2012+ on a Windows network, including printers and other peripherals. (Education may be counted in lieu of experience, one year of college is equivalent to two years of experience).
  • Experience with Windows Server 2012 and above
  • Experience with Ubuntu, Red Hat, or other Linux operating systems
  • Experience supporting a VMware vSphere and vCenter environment.
  • Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Experience supporting an array of applications on Windows operating systems including, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, email, VPN clients, firewalls, disk encryption, and antivirus software.
  • Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, operating systems, and networking issues in physical and virtual environments.
  • Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes US citizenship.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.


Education

  • Bachelor's degree in MIS, CS, or other IT-related field or equivalent experience


About Applied Research Associates Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned research and engineering company that provides technical solutions to complex problems in various fields, including defense, homeland security, intelligence, transportation, and energy. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. ARA has over 1,600 employees and operates from more than 20 locations across the United States and Canada. The company's services include research and development, engineering, testing and evaluation, and consulting.
Learn more about Applied Research Associates Inc
Size
1,600 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1979
* Ladders Estimates

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