Senior IT Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position

• Senior IT Administrator

• IT/HW Engineering

• Reports To: Jack Marino

• Job Code:

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Term: Full-Time

• Compensation: $135,000 per year

• Telecommuting: Hybrid

Job Summary

The Senior IT Administrator position is a strategic, hands-on technology leader responsible for the architecture, security, reliability, and long-term evolution of Sunhillo Corporation’s IT infrastructure and internal systems. This role owns the technical vision for IT operations, leads complex initiatives from concept through execution, serves as a mentor to junior staff, and ensures the organization’s technology stack remains secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. This position requires expertise across cloud, on-prem infrastructure, cybersecurity, virtualization, databases, and compliance, combined with strong leadership, communication, and project ownership skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems

• Administer and maintain on prem and cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Server systems.

• Support virtualization platforms (Hyper V, VMware) and backup/disaster recovery solutions (VEEAM).

• Manage Windows and Linux servers, ensuring reliability and performance.

• Implement infrastructure upgrades and improvements with minimal disruption.

Security & Compliance

• Support cybersecurity and compliance efforts, including NIST 800 171, ISO 27001, and CMMC Level 2.

• Participate in security reviews, log analysis, risk assessments, and audit activities.

• Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and configurations.

• Contribute to ongoing improvements in security controls and monitoring.

Applications & Data

• Provide support for internal applications and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Assist with database performance, maintenance, and security.

• Help ensure proper documentation and version control for internally developed tools.

Operational Support & Leadership

• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff.

• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and help desk by processing IT tickets efficiency.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of progressive IT engineering experience, including ownership of enterprise-scale infrastructure.

• Demonstrated leadership in cloud, virtualization, security, and systems architecture.

• Strong experience with:

o Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365 (including GCC-High environments)

o Microsoft SQL Server

o Windows Server and Linux administration

o Hyper-V, VMware, and enterprise backup solutions (VEEAM)

o Network architecture, firewalls, and security controls (e.g., Fortinet/FortiGate)

• Desirable to have knowledge or experience supporting or leading security compliance initiatives (NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, CMMC).

• Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership to others.

• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Other Desirable Skills

This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on technical execution. The ideal candidate is a trusted technical leader who takes full ownership of outcomes, proactively identifies risks and opportunities, and continuously evolves the IT environment to meet future business needs.

Contact

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