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Senior System Administrator

abra Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Internet Marketplace Platforms · 2-10 employees

6 h ago
sysadmin Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior System Administrator will lead a team of infrastructure engineers to manage enterprise storage, backup, and database environments. They are responsible for infrastructure planning, vendor management, and coordinating cross-functional projects across IT and security teams.

What they look for

System Administration Infrastructure Management Storage Solutions Backup Systems Database Management Team Leadership Vendor Management Dell-EMC Microsoft Infrastructure VMware Microsoft SQL Capacity Management Project Deployment Cyber Security Network Communications Technical Documentation

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 to 10 years of hands-on experience in large-scale enterprise storage, backup, and database environments. Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and deep expertise in Microsoft infrastructure and virtualization are required.

Full description

abra professional services is seeking a Senior System Administrator!

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Team Lead to manage a professional technical team responsible for the availability, maintenance, and ongoing operations of enterprise storage, backup, and database environments.

In this role, you will serve as a technological focal point, leading infrastructure planning, vendor management, and cross-functional project deployments within a large-scale enterprise setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of system infrastructure engineers.
  • Oversee the continuous operation, maintenance, and availability of enterprise storage, backup systems, and databases.
  • Plan and deploy technological infrastructure solutions for strategic enterprise projects.
  • Drive future-ready infrastructure planning, capacity management, and architecture.
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects across IT, Cyber Security, and Network Communications teams.
  • Manage vendor contracts, procurement, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Author technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system architectures.
  • On-call availability (24/7) and flexibility for on-site support as required by business operational needs.

Requirements

Educational Background (One of the following):

  • Academic degree or Practical Engineer diploma (ICT/Technology emphasis) + 6+ years of experience in storage, backup, and database systems within a large enterprise.

OR

  • Completion of relevant professional training (at least 800 hours total) + 8+ years of relevant enterprise experience.
  • OR
  • At least 10+ years of hands-on experience in storage, backup, and database systems within a large enterprise.

Proven Experience:

  • At least 6 years of hands-on experience managing storage, backup, and database environments in large, complex enterprise organizations (1000+ employees).
  • Proven experience leading technical teams (managing at least 4 engineers).
  • Deep operational experience with advanced Enterprise Storage solutions (e.g., Dell-EMC).
  • Strong expertise in Enterprise Backup Solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Infrastructure technologies and VMware virtualization.
  • Deep familiarity with Microsoft SQL/Database systems.
  • Proven track record in planning and executing large-scale storage and backup upgrade/deployment projects.

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