Senior System Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator – Zygo Corporation

Take ownership of complex IT environments and ensure seamless operations every day. Your technical expertise and problem‑solving mindset will support Zygo’s mission of designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems.

• Design, install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, storage systems, and related infrastructure.
• Administer and support VMware vSphere/ESXi environments, including provisioning, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Manage Veeam Backup & Replication for data protection and disaster recovery.
• Administer Active Directory in multi‑domain environments, including GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and DFS.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco and Aruba network infrastructure (routing, switching, VLANs, IP subnetting, 802.1Q trunks).
• Support and maintain Ubuntu Linux servers and services.
• Implement monitoring, configuration management, and reporting tools for proactive system management.
• Develop and execute project plans, risk assessments, and contingency strategies.
• Document best practices, procedures, and system configurations.
• Provide after‑hours support for infrastructure emergencies and occasional weekend maintenance.
• Mentor and cross‑train team members on emerging technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Microsoft Certification (e.g., MCSE) or equivalent preferred.
• Expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Group Policy.
• Strong experience with Power Shell scripting and automation.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server and desktop OS.
• Experience managing environments with 75+ Windows servers and performing Windows and SQL Server upgrades.
• Solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking, including routing, switching, and VLAN configuration.
• Experience with SAN/NAS storage systems and protocols (iSCSI, NFS, SMB).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred:
  Certifications such as VMware VCP, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Aruba Certified Network Professional, or Microsoft Certified:
  Windows Server/Active Directory.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and hybrid environments.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States and be legally authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 per year. Incentive:
None. Salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market and geographic considerations.

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