Hiring: Senior Systems Administrator - Operations Lead Company: Akima Location: Albuquerque, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:33:03 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Bash, Encryption, Linux, PowerShell, Python, Windows Server About the job Experience: •3 years as a Senior Systems Administrator within the last 5 years. •10+ years (MA/MS) or 12+ years (BA/BS) of experience in IT systems administration and operations. •Minimum 3 years as a Senior Systems Administrator within the last 5 years. Required Skills: •Oversee server infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. •Plan, test, and implement information systems to support mission-critical operations. •Manage hardware configuration and software application integration to meet system requirements. •Maintain and administer Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and identity management solutions. •Perform patch management, backups, and disaster recovery planning to safeguard IT assets. •Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance to minimize downtime. •Administer VMware environments, ensuring proper virtualization, scalability, and resource allocation. •Optimize virtual machine (VM) performance and troubleshoot issues related to hypervisor environments. Qualifications: •An active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is required for consideration. •Expertise in server operations, system administration, and IT security best practices. •Planning, testing, and implementing IT systems. •Software application integration for enterprise environments. •Active Directory management and Group Policy implementation. •Scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation and system management. •VMware administration and virtualization best practices. •Multiple operating systems. •Industry certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, VCP, or CISSP (Preferred). Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!