Systems Administrator

Summary

GME Supply is a company focused on industrial distribution related to safety equipment, tools, and gear for at-height industries. The Systems Administrator will manage virtualized environments, complex database systems, and a diverse server fleet while ensuring the integrity and performance of the enterprise IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the enterprise Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) environment, encompassing Prism Central and AHV hypervisor administration
• Provision, monitor, and optimize virtual machine performance; supervise storage pools, snapshots, and comprehensive VM lifecycle operations
• Execute firmware and software updates on Nutanix clusters while adhering to established change management protocols
• Conduct cluster health monitoring and alerting to guarantee high availability and conduct proactive capacity planning
• Support Microsoft SQL Server instances across development and production environments
• Perform routine database maintenance including backups, index optimization, integrity checks, and log management
• Assist with SQL Server patching, version upgrades, and configuration tuning
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and availability issues in coordination with development and operations teams
• Manage a mixed environment of Windows Server (2019) and Linux (Ubuntu) systems
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services
• Perform OS patching, hardening, and lifecycle management across all platforms
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting tools
• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of firewalls, switches, routers, and VPN infrastructure
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and support VLAN/subnet management
• Participate in vulnerability scanning, remediation, and security incident response
• Support implementation of security policies, access controls, and compliance requirements
• Manage endpoint protection, MFA, and identity security platforms

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
• 1–5 years of experience in a systems administration or infrastructure support role
• Hands-on experience with hyperconverged or virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere or Nutanix)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration (backups, maintenance plans, performance tuning)
• Experience administering both Windows Server and Linux operating systems in an enterprise environment
• Familiarity with core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, firewall rules)
• Foundational understanding of information security principles and best practices
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work methodically through complex issues
• Effective communication skills and the ability to document processes and procedures clearly

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
• 1–5 years of experience in a systems administration or infrastructure support role
• Hands-on experience with hyperconverged or virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere or Nutanix)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration (backups, maintenance plans, performance tuning)
• Experience administering both Windows Server and Linux operating systems in an enterprise environment
• Familiarity with core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, firewall rules)
• Foundational understanding of information security principles and best practices
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work methodically through complex issues
• Effective communication skills and the ability to document processes and procedures clearly

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
• Company HSA Contributions
• Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• 401(k) Matching Options with No Vesting Requirements