System Administrator

Overview

Job

Date Posted:
February 4, 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to support and operate a complex on-prem and hybrid infrastructure environment. This role is part of a shared administration team but serves as a primary owner for several core enterprise platforms. The focus is on day-to-day operations, reliability, security, and lifecycle maintenance. This position will play a key role in sustaining current systems and supporting a migration to a Microsoft GCC High Azure environment.

This position is onsite, non-remote in our North Logan, UT location.

• Serves as the primary operational administrator for assigned systems and platforms, ensuring availability, performance, and security
• Administers and supports VMware virtual infrastructure (~800 VMs), including routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and capacity management
• Manages enterprise storage and file services, including:
• Pure Flash Blade
• Nimble Storage
• Net App
• File servers, shares, permissions, quotas, and archival solutions
• Administers Azure tenants, including Entra  (Azure AD), SSO, identity integration, and core Azure services
• Supports and contributes to a migration to Microsoft GCC High
• Performs user, group, and permission management across on-prem and cloud environments
• Provides technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring
• Executes routine maintenance, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle tasks with minimal service disruption
• Participates in incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration
• Follows established change management processes and creates and executes approved changes
• Ensures assigned systems meet appropriate security and compliance requirements
• Produces and maintains clear documentation for assigned systems and solutions
• Collaborates closely with network, security, engineering, and customer stakeholders
• Provides after-hours and on-call support as required for outages or maintenance events

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 8+ years of experience in an IT or systems administrator role including 3+ years of experience with VMware vSphere administration
• Experience administering enterprise storage and file services (NAS, quotas, permissions, archival systems)
• Experience with Azure administration, including Entra  identity services
• Solid understanding of Windows Server administration and enterprise operations
• Familiarity with operating in regulated environments
• Experience following structured change management and incident response processes
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Must be willing to travel if required, though not a normal expectation
• Valid CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

• 10+ years of experience in an IT or systems administrator role
• 5+ years of experience with VMware vSphere administration
• Experience supporting or migrating to Microsoft GCC High environments
• Scripting or automation experience (Power Shell preferred)
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code or configuration management tools
• Experience with enterprise storage platforms
• Experience working in hybrid cloud environments
• Microsoft or virtualization-related certifications

Salary Range

• $94,000 - $125,000
• Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

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