System Administrator/Infrastructure Engineer/Virtualization Engineer- Remote

System Administrator/Infrastructure Engineer/Virtualization Engineer- Remote

Posted Today by Apetan Consulting

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer / Systems Administrator with strong experience in managing both Linux and Windows environments, along with hands-on expertise in virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V. This role will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and support Linux and Windows server environments
  • Manage and maintain VMware and Hyper-V virtualization platforms
  • Perform system installations, configurations, upgrades, and patching
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across infrastructure
  • Ensure system security, backups, and disaster recovery processes
  • Manage Active Directory, user access, and group policies (Windows)
  • Automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure improvements
  • Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and configurations

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in Systems Administration / Engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
    • Windows Server environments
    • VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
    • Hyper-V
  • Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning
  • Knowledge of networking basics (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
  • Experience with backup and recovery solutions
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Salary (Rate): £52,000 yearly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer / Systems Administrator with strong experience in managing both Linux and Windows environments, along with hands-on expertise in virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V. This role will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and support Linux and Windows server environments
  • Manage and maintain VMware and Hyper-V virtualization platforms
  • Perform system installations, configurations, upgrades, and patching
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across infrastructure
  • Ensure system security, backups, and disaster recovery processes
  • Manage Active Directory, user access, and group policies (Windows)
  • Automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure improvements
  • Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and configurations

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in Systems Administration / Engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
    • Windows Server environments
    • VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
    • Hyper-V
  • Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning
  • Knowledge of networking basics (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
  • Experience with backup and recovery solutions
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills