Systems Administrator

Location:

Lancaster, SC

Position Type:

Direct Hire

Reference ID:

2072067

Salary:

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Description:

IT Systems Administrator Location:

Lancaster, SC (onsite)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)

Compensation:

$75,000 - $100,000 plus bonus About the Role We're looking for an experienced IT Systems Administrator to help support and maintain our client's IT infrastructure. You'll own key parts of the environment, including Windows Server, PowerShell automation, Veeam backups, Microsoft 365 and Azure, and virtualization, while working alongside the Senior Systems Administrator. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes to automate, solve problems independently and take ownership. It's also a chance to help lead the company's move from VMware to Nutanix. What You'll Do PowerShell & Windows Server Administer and support the Windows Server environment

Maintain, improve and troubleshoot the custom PowerShell scripts that run monthly server patching and security updates

Write new scripts to automate routine administrative tasks Backup & Recovery Own the Veeam backup environment, including monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting

Run proactive health checks to catch issues before they affect the business

Investigate and resolve backup failures, and manage the environment independently Azure & Microsoft 365 Handle advanced administration of Microsoft 365 and Azure services, including identity, security, Exchange Online and tenant configuration (beyond day-to-day user support) Virtualization Support the virtualization environment during the migration from VMware to Nutanix

Administer Nutanix hardware and software, building toward ownership of the virtualization platform over time What You Bring 3+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or in a similar infrastructure role

Strong PowerShell scripting skills, including writing, maintaining and troubleshooting scripts

Solid Windows Server administration experience, including automated patching and security updates

Hands-on Veeam administration and backup troubleshooting

Advanced Microsoft 365 and Azure administration experience

Virtualization experience with Nutanix, VMware, or both

Ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate well with a senior teammate Nice to Have Hands-on Nutanix administration (AHV, Prism)

Experience with Quantum backup hardware

Experience supporting a VMware-to-Nutanix migration

Certifications such as VMCE (Veeam), NCP (Nutanix) or Microsoft Azure/M365 Benefits Competitive salary of $75,000-$100,000 plus bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible daytime schedule Why Apply Play a key role in a major VMware-to-Nutanix modernization project

Work alongside an experienced Senior Systems Administrator with a clear path to more ownership

Have a real impact in a hands-on, automation-focused environment