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Posted June 10, 2026
Robert Half

Senior Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer

Birmingham, AL 35222, US Full Time
Compensation: $115 to $140 Yearly

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware virtualization, Windows Server environments, and delivering white-glove, high-touch technical support in production environments.
This role is critical in ensuring the stability, performance, and resilience of our infrastructure systems, including virtualization platforms, Windows-based servers, and disaster recovery solutions.
Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain, and optimize VMware vSphere environments Manage and support Windows Server infrastructure across production systems Install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows services and enterprise applications Provide white-glove IT support for executive and high-priority users Monitor and maintain server performance, availability, and security Design, implement, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans Support and manage Hyper-V virtualization environments Perform routine system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across server and virtualization layers Collaborate with IT teams to improve infrastructure reliability and scalability

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering roles Strong expertise in VMware administration (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) Solid experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) administration Hands-on experience with Hyper-V environments Proven ability in server management, maintenance, and optimization Experience supporting Windows services installation and troubleshooting Strong understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity planning Experience providing detail oriented, white-glove IT support in enterprise environments

Compensation

$115,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

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