System Administrator

T5 Data Centers

System Administrator responsible for administering and overseeing network systems and security for data center. Ensure compliance with policies and manage incidents and audits.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxNFSVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and oversee the implementation, organization, and troubleshooting of the network, hardware, and maintain the organizations network systems.
Implementing, maintaining and overseeing the security of networks, systems, and data
Developing and enforcing the company’s security policies and procedures
Identifying and mitigating potential security risks and vulnerabilities
Performing regular audits to ensure that systems and networks are operating securely
Providing training and guidance to staff on information security best practices
Managing user access control and authentication
Responding to security breaches and incidents and conducting thorough investigations into what occurred
Keeping up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and control measures
Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards for information security
Designing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Monitors the assigned network, ensuring optimal function and minimal downtime.
Monitors and analyzes network load including traffic and utilization trends.
Ensures networks are protected from physical harm, viruses, unauthorized users, and damage to data by developing and monitoring security procedures or collaborating with network security staff.
Drafts checklists, processes, and support trees, and knowledge bases for help desk and other support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years’ previous experience working in complex high availability customer data center network environments, required
Canonical certifications are a plus but not required.
Experience working for an MSP is nice to have but not required.
CompTIA NET+ and Sec+ are a plus but not required.
Relevant current IT certifications are a plus but not required.
Day-to-day operations of various operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Windows server environments.
Understanding of data center infrastructure systems and typical requirements, required
Fundamental understanding of network principles, required
Functional knowledge of server, network, and infrastructure technology, required
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with colleagues, management, outside contractors, and customers, required
Must have the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, required
Hands-on experience HPE MSA storage, Synology and x86 servers.
Proven experience with storage array configurations with NFS and iSCSI.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Connectwise Professional Services Automation experience or similar ticketing system.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and identity management.
Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix and HPE VM essentials.
Working knowledge of LDAP and Active Directory.
Working knowledge of Fortinet networks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Valid passport required

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Hard Skills & Tools

network administrationsecurity policiesrisk mitigationnetwork auditsuser access controldisaster recovery planningdata center infrastructurenetwork principlesstorage array configurationsvirtualization technologies

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsproblem-solving skillsability to prioritize tasksability to manage multiple projectstraining and guidance

Certifications

CompTIA NET+CompTIA Sec+Canonical certificationsrelevant IT certifications