Sr. System Administrator - 12057 Job at CTI Consulting, Durham, NC

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  • CTI Consulting
  • Durham, NC

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior System Administrator with strong, hands-on experience in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) implementation , VMware Aria (vRealize) , and Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure .

This is a highly technical, onsite infrastructure engineering role supporting a large-scale, modern virtualized environment. The ideal candidate will be strong in VMware, hyperconverged systems, Windows Server, and hybrid-cloud integrations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation, configuration, and administration of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

  • Manage and optimize VMware Aria / vRealize Suite (Automation, Operations, Log Insight, etc.)

  • Administer and support Nutanix AHV , Prism, and hyperconverged platforms

  • Manage VMware vSphere/vCenter operations and lifecycle management

  • Maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (2008–2025)

  • Support hybrid identity and infrastructure integrations across cloud/on-prem environments

  • Perform virtualization migrations, cluster upgrades, and infrastructure modernization projects

  • Implement system security, compliance controls, and best practices

  • Monitor system performance and proactively resolve VCF/Aria/Nutanix issues

  • Collaborate with network, cloud, and application teams on architecture and performance planning

  • Travel occasionally to additional sites for on-prem support (3–5 trips expected)

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Hands-on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) implementation experience

  • Strong VMware Aria (vRealize) background (Automation, Operations, Log Insight)

  • Nutanix AHV / Prism administration experience

  • Deep experience with VMware vSphere/vCenter in enterprise environments

  • Strong Windows Server (2008–2025) administration

  • Solid knowledge of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP

  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, routing, firewall basics)

  • Experience supporting large-scale or multi-site infrastructure environments

  • Advanced troubleshooting capabilities across virtualization and hyperconverged stacks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Azure administration experience

  • Azure AD/Entra ID or hybrid identity exposure

  • VMware certifications: VCP , VCF Specialist , Aria Specialist

  • Nutanix certifications: NCP , NCM

  • Experience working in fast-paced, distributed, or plant/site environments

Work Environment

  • 100% onsite role based in Durham, NC

  • Occasional travel expected (3–5 domestic trips)

  • Highly collaborative, cross-functional infrastructure environment

Job Tags

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