Systems Administrator

Senior Infrastructure Systems Administrator #26-27 Job Description Position Summary IPG Photonics is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and enhance enterprise infrastructure within a complex global manufacturing and defense-focused environment. This hands-on role is responsible for the design, deployment, administration, security, and ongoing support of critical infrastructure platforms, including virtualization, Microsoft technologies, identity management, and enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, administer, and maintain enterprise Nutanix and VMware environments. Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and related services. Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Intune. Manage identity, access controls, MFA, and Single Sign-On solutions. Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise infrastructure supporting production workloads. Lead vulnerability remediation, patch management, disaster recovery, and resiliency initiatives. Ensure infrastructure environments comply with ITAR requirements and security standards. Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on Systems Administration or Infrastructure Administration experience within enterprise environments. Strong experience administering Nutanix and/or VMware virtualization platforms. Strong administration experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Active Directory, Windows Server, and Entra ID (Azure AD). PowerShell scripting experience for systems automation and administration. Experience supporting backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resiliency planning. Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Hands-on experience working within ITAR-regulated environments with responsibility for maintaining compliance requirements, managing controlled-system access, and supporting the secure handling of export-controlled data. Demonstrated understanding of ITAR restrictions, export-controlled information requirements, access controls, user eligibility requirements, system segregation, and the impact of regulatory compliance on infrastructure administration and cloud technologies. Preferred Qualifications Nutanix certification and advanced Nutanix administration experience. Experience supporting Hyper-V, AWS, and/or Microsoft Azure infrastructure. Experience with Veeam Backup & Recovery. Experience supporting defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries. Familiarity with SCCM, PKI, Citrix, MDM platforms, and engineering application environments. Compliance Requirements Must be eligible to work in compliance with U.S. export control and ITAR regulations. Must be able to access export-controlled information as required by the position. Requirements 5+ years of hands-on Systems Administration or Infrastructure Administration experience within enterprise environments. Strong experience administering Nutanix and/or VMware virtualization platforms. Strong administration experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Active Directory, Windows Server, and Entra ID (Azure AD). PowerShell scripting experience for systems automation and administration. Experience supporting backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resiliency planning.Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Hands-on experience working within ITAR-regulated environments with responsibility for maintaining compliance requirements, managing controlled-system access, and supporting the secure handling of export-controlled data. Demonstrated understanding of ITAR restrictions, export-controlled information requirements, access controls, user eligibility requirements, system segregation, and the impact of regulatory compliance on infrastructure administration and cloud technologies. Preferred Qualifications Nutanix certification and advanced Nutanix administration experience. Experience supporting Hyper-V, AWS, and/or Microsoft Azure infrastructure. Experience with Veeam Backup & Recovery. Experience supporting defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries. Familiarity with SCCM, PKI, Citrix, MDM platforms, and engineering application environments. Compliance Requirements Must be eligible to work in compliance with U.S. export control and ITAR regulations. Must be able to access export-controlled information as required by the position. Location(s) Employment Type Exempt US Benefits Information Pay Range : The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Other Compensation : Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include: Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable Benefits Provided : All Regular* US employees receive: Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service *Prorated for reduced hour schedules Additional Benefits Offered : IPG also offers access to: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA Dependent Care FSA Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disabilityinsurance 401(k) plan with Company matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Adoption Assistance Pet Insurance Bright Horizons Backup Care Bright Horizons College Coach *Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules #J-18808-Ljbffr Directed Energy Professional Society