Senior Server Administrator – Infrastructure & VMware - 410681

Client Overview: Our client is an established financial services firm based in New York City. They are seeking a hands-on Senior Server Administrator – Infrastructure & VMware professional to support and maintain their server environment, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to ongoing infrastructure improvements. Salary/Hourly Rate$150k - $180kPosition Overview The Senior Server Administrator – Infrastructure & VMware will join a growing IT team and take ownership of server infrastructure, including physical and virtual environments, VMware administration, storage systems, and network troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands-on professional who has experience independently building, configuring, and maintaining server environments. This position is primarily focused on server administration but also includes networking and occasional end-user support. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with potential hybrid flexibility following an initial three-month onsite period. Responsibilities Of The Senior Server Administrator – Infrastructure & VMwareBuild, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers. Implement and manage VMware virtualization environments, including virtual machine deployment and configuration. Monitor server performance, availability, and overall infrastructure health. Manage storage infrastructure and troubleshoot storage-related issues. Diagnose and resolve server, network, and connectivity problems. Perform infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, and system improvements. Provide occasional technical support to end users. Identify and resolve complex infrastructure issues independently. Collaborate with IT leadership on infrastructure projects and improvements. Maintain reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations. Required Experience/Skills for the Senior Server Administrator – Infrastructure & VMware: Strong hands-on experience in server administration and IT infrastructure. Demonstrated experience building and configuring VMware virtual machines and environments. Experience managing physical and virtual server infrastructure. Strong understanding of storage systems and server performance. Working knowledge of networking concepts and troubleshooting. Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Experience implementing infrastructure upgrades and improvements. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Willingness to provide occasional end-user technical support. Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Server Administrator – Infrastructure & VMware: Previous experience within financial services or a similar professional environment. Experience independently managing infrastructure projects from implementation through ongoing support. Broad technical experience across servers, storage, networking, and desktop support. Experience working within a small, collaborative IT team.