Senior Server Administrator

Our client is a well-established financial services organization seeking a technically strong Senior Server Administrator to maintain and improve their core technology infrastructure. The organization values hands‑on expertise, resourcefulness, independent problem‑solving, and a proactive approach to supporting reliable IT operations.

$150k - $180k, with flexibility up to $190k for an exceptional candidate, plus potential discretionary bonus.

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Senior Server Administrator to manage, maintain, and enhance the company's IT infrastructure. This role focuses primarily on server administration and virtualization, with additional responsibilities spanning storage, networking, and occasional end‑user support. The ideal candidate has direct experience building and configuring physical and virtual server environments, particularly VMware infrastructure. The Senior Server Administrator must be comfortable independently diagnosing complex technical issues, managing infrastructure projects, and stepping in wherever needed to keep systems reliable and efficient.

This is a full‑time, permanent opportunity for a resourceful technical professional who enjoys hands‑on engineering and takes ownership of infrastructure operations rather than simply overseeing them. The Senior Server Administrator role prioritizes practical technical ability over a specific number of years of experience. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their direct experience building and configuring VMware environments, managing server and storage infrastructure, and independently resolving complex technical issues.

This role is onsite 5 days a week for the first 3 months, with the potential to transition to 4 days onsite afterward. There is some flexibility in daily working hours.

• Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual server environments.
• Administer VMware infrastructure, including building, configuring, managing, and supporting virtual machines.
• Monitor server performance, perform routine maintenance, and ensure the stability and availability of critical infrastructure.
• Manage and support storage systems, addressing capacity, performance, and reliability issues.
• Troubleshoot complex server, storage, and infrastructure‑related problems and implement effective solutions.
• Support network infrastructure and resolve connectivity issues involving servers and other technology systems.
• Provide occasional help desk and end‑user technical support as business needs require.
• Identify infrastructure risks, investigate root causes, and resolve technical issues independently.
• Partner with IT leadership to maintain a secure, reliable, and efficient technology environment.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, migrations, improvements, and ongoing maintenance initiatives.
• Manage competing technical priorities while maintaining strong service quality and operational standards.

• Strong hands‑on experience in server administration and enterprise IT infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated experience building, configuring, and maintaining VMware virtual machines and virtualization environments.
• Solid understanding of physical servers, virtual infrastructure, and server lifecycle management.
• Experience managing and troubleshooting storage infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, connectivity troubleshooting, and infrastructure support.
• Ability to independently diagnose complex technical problems and implement practical solutions.
• Comfort providing occasional end‑user and help desk support when needed.
• Strong analytical,…