Job Description
Join Coastal Tech Solutions as a Senior System Administrator and become the backbone of our cutting-edge IT infrastructure. We're seeking a highly skilled professional to maintain, optimize, and secure our hybrid cloud environment while supporting 500+ users across the Virginia Beach metro area. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Windows Server, Linux, and cloud-based (AWS/Azure) systems
- Implement and monitor security protocols including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls
- Perform system backups, disaster recovery testing, and incident response
- Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, Python, and Ansible
- Diagnose and resolve complex network and hardware issues
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipeline optimization
- Document IT processes and maintain configuration management databases
Qualifications
- 5+ years of enterprise system administration experience
- Expert knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
- AWS/Azure certification or equivalent cloud expertise
- Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification
- Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities