Vulcan Materials Company

Virtualization Systems Administrator

Vulcan Materials Company • $88K — $105K *
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years of systems administration experience with 1+ year in virtualization setups.
  • Hands-on expertise in VMware vSphere/ESXi; familiar with VM templates and storage.
  • Experience with MES, historian, or SCADA systems; understanding OT constraints.
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-171 and CMMC standards related to virtualization.
  • Proficient in Windows Server management and basic Linux administration.
  • Skilled in documenting system communication and identifying integration gaps.
  • Experience with federal contractors or government programs involving CUI handling.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, deploy, and manage virtualization platforms for IT and OT workloads.
  • Design and manage virtual machine environments, including capacity planning and HA/DR.
  • Maintain integration points between OT and IT systems, enforcing CMMC controls.
  • Administer MES servers, ensuring operational availability and performance.
  • Provide systems administration for IT infrastructure and services.
  • Maintain documentation and configuration baselines for IT systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system requirements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a crucial role for both IT and manufacturing systems.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge virtualization technologies.
  • Cross-department collaboration fosters professional development.
  • Impactful work in a compliance-driven environment.
Full Job Description
As a Virtualization and Systems Administrator, you will own the virtual infrastructure and server environment that underpins both our IT operations and OT/manufacturing systems, including MES servers and related production applications. You will define and maintain how systems communicate across IT and OT boundaries, manage hypervisor platforms, and serve as the primary systems administrator for day-to-day IT operations. This role demands hands-on virtualization expertise, a strong understanding of OT/IT integration, and a security posture aligned with CMMC and NIST 800-171.

Responsibilities
  • Architect, deploy, and manage virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere/ESXi or equivalent) hosting both IT and OT workloads including MES servers, historian systems, and business applications.
  • Own the design and administration of virtual machine environments including resource allocation, snapshots, templates, HA/DR configuration, and capacity planning.
  • Define, document, and maintain integration points between OT and IT systems including MES-to-ERP data flows, historian feeds, and inter-system APIs. Enforce CMMC-aligned access control and boundary protections at all integration layers.
  • Administer MES servers and supporting infrastructure including OS patching, service health, backups, and vendor coordination. Ensure systems remain available and performant for production operations.
  • Provide general systems administration for IT infrastructure including Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, file services, and endpoint management.
  • Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and SOPs for all supported platforms.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to support system needs and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business.

Qualifications
  • 3+ years of systems administration experience with at least 1 years focused on virtualization platforms in a production environment. Manufacturing, defense, or government-regulated environments preferred.
  • Direct hands-on experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, or equivalent hypervisor platforms. Experience with VM templates, clusters, vMotion, and storage configurations required.
  • Experience administering MES, historian, or SCADA-adjacent server environments. Familiarity with OT system requirements including uptime constraints, patching limitations, and vendor support considerations.
  • Working knowledge of NIST 800-171 control families and CMMC practices as they apply to server and virtualization infrastructure. Experience supporting or preparing for CMMC assessments strongly preferred.
  • Solid Windows Server administration skills including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services. Linux experience a plus.
  • Ability to map and document how systems communicate, identify integration gaps, and implement or modify integrations with appropriate access controls and logging.
  • Prior experience supporting federal contractors, DoD programs, or government-adjacent facilities with CUI handling and export-controlled environments (ITAR/EAR).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in a manufacturing environment, and perform physical server and rack work as needed.
  • VMware VCP, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

About Vulcan Materials Company

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel, and a major producer of other construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Vulcan operates aggregate facilities, serving markets in 18 states, the District of Columbia, Mexico and the Bahamas, and employing 7,211 dedicated men and women.

Vulcan Materials Company Careers

Join the robust team at Vulcan Materials Company, the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a leader in the production of other construction materials. Our dedicated professionals are at the forefront of industry innovation and sustainability, making now the most exciting time to advance your career with us.

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Benefits and Culture

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of our employees and their families. These benefits include health care, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our culture is centered on building strong teams, recognizing achievements, and promoting from within.

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Learn more about Vulcan Materials Company
Size
11,437 employees
Market Cap
$23.1 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$584.4 million
Founded
1909
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
NASDAQ
VMC
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