Server Adminstrator / Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Position Summary

Celestial Innovations Group (CIG) is seeking a skilled and motivated Server Administrator / Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and resilient server infrastructure for enterprise-level environments. The ideal candidate will be experienced in both virtualized and non-virtualized server technologies, possess deep knowledge in system architecture, and be driven to innovate through automation and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement robust server solutions including replication strategies, backup procedures, and disaster recovery planning.
• Support and maintain server technologies across virtualized (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and non-virtualized environments.
• Configure, install, and upgrade new and existing systems, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Perform in-depth system analysis, including I / O performance, architecture assessments, and workload optimization.
• Develop comprehensive system documentation, including configuration standards, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide strategic recommendations for enhancements and additions to server infrastructure, based on performance monitoring and business needs.
• Execute operating system upgrades and implement system enhancements in accordance with best practices and change management policies.
• Create and execute test plans to validate that systems meet documented user requirements and function as intended.
• Improve system efficiency and reduce manual workload through process orchestration and automation tools.
• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure ongoing system reliability, availability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Consult with internal stakeholders on system engineering principles, standards, policies, and best practices.
• Research and analyze system design issues to support network performance troubleshooting and optimization efforts.
• Apply process improvement methodologies, such as Capability Maturity Model (CMM), to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Clearly present technical information, recommendations, and findings in both written reports and oral briefings for stakeholders at various levels.
• Provide necessary system data and documentation for audits and compliance reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in server administration and engineering roles in enterprise IT environments
• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, ESXi, or Microsoft Hyper-V
• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience designing and implementing redundant and fault-tolerant systems
• Proficiency in documentation development for system architectures and procedures
• Experience with disaster recovery, backup solutions, and business continuity planning
• Knowledge of automation / orchestration tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Puppet)
• Familiarity with enterprise support tools (e.g., monitoring suites, ticketing systems, patch management platforms)
• Excellent communication skillsability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or federal IT systems
• Knowledge of ITIL, NIST 800-53, and other compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
• Exposure to or experience implementing CMMI-level process improvements