Senior System Administrator

The Technology Services department of the Wayne County Airport Authority is responsible for providing and managing the Airport Authority’s technology needs for both Detroit Metro (DTW) and Willow Run (YIP) airports. The Airport Authority is seeking qualified on‑site Systems Administrators (Engineers) who will utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to install, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot an enterprise compute, storage, and desktop environment including Office 365, Email, Azure, VMware, Windows Server, SAN/NAS, Backup, File/Print, Anti‑virus, etc. Key Responsibilities Implement and support projects as required to meet TS goals and objectives. Implement, manage, maintain, and support the System Architecture solutions. Provide 24x7x365 support resolution for enterprise hardware and software as needed. Create and maintain standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation. Provide reports and metrics for performance analysis and growth planning. Establish a Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule and execute planned activities. Provide technical and operational guidance to staff and contractors as needed. Work onsite every day (M-F). Perform related duties as directed. Education Requirement B.S in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. OR High School Diploma with Minimum 4 years of demonstrated experience working in an enterprise infrastructure environment in addition to the time required in the Minimum Qualifications. Minimum Qualifications 1) 4 years or more experience with end‑to‑end management (deploying, configuring, administering, updating, securing, and troubleshooting) of the following technologies: a) Microsoft Server Platforms i) Windows Server 2019 / 2022 OS ii) Windows SQL Server b) Microsoft Software Services i) Windows Desktop OS ii) Microsoft 365 c) Microsoft Management Services i) Active Directory iv) PowerShell e) Dell physical Servers, SAN / NAS storage arrays, and ancillary components i) PowerEdge MX740C R660 and R760 iii) StreamVault SVS-7020E and SV-7040EX iv) vxRail E5 f) VMware Virtualization and Management Platforms i) ESXi ii) vCenter iii) vSphere 2) 3 or more years of experience with end‑to‑end management (deploying, configuring, administering, updating, securing, and troubleshooting) of the following technologies: a) Pure Storage arrays i) FlashArray // X20R3 and C50R4 ii) Pure1 management b) Veeam Enterprise Backup and Recovery Services c) File and Print Services 3) 2 or more years creating solution designs that integrate server, storage, backup, management, and security (virtual and physical) into existing enterprise environments. 4) Ability to regularly lift 30 lbs. Preferred Qualifications VMWare vSAN. Wasabi Cloud. Certificate Authorities. Disaster Recovery Services - testing, planning, and documenting. Working knowledge or experience with the following technologies: Recast ManageEngine ServiceNow General knowledge or experience with information security concepts and practices. General knowledge or experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS). General knowledge or experience with Linux and DevOps technology stacks. General knowledge or experience with Container technology platforms. Basic understanding of emerging technologies and concepts such as AI/ML, IoT, etc. 1 or more Certifications from the following list (or equivalent): Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. VMware Certified Advanced Professional-Data Center Virtualization Design. VMware Certified Advanced Professional-Data Center Virtualization Deploy. VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA). VMware Certified Specialist – vSAN 2024. Pure Storage Certified Platform Architect Expert. Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Storage Professional. Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist. Pure Storage Certified Migration Specialist. Pure Storage Certified Data Storage Associate. Dell Certified PowerEdge Operate 2023 Proven Professional. Dell Certified PowerScale Deploy 2023 Proven Professional. #J-18808-Ljbffr