Systems Administrator (RHEL and Windows Servers)
Software Specialists
Northborough, MA · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Systems Administrator (RHEL and Windows Servers)
Location: Northborough, MA/ Worcester, MA/ Liverpool, NY/ Syracuse, NY(On-Site)
Job Summary: We are seeking a technical professional to support a fast-paced infrastructure environment with hands-on responsibility across servers, virtualization, imaging, and core directory services. Our team is looking for someone who can work independently, collaborate effectively, and help keep critical systems configured, maintained, and ready to support business operations.
Responsibilities:
Install, configure, manage, and maintain software, physical hardware, and virtual hardware.
Perform expert-level virtualization, imaging, and operating system configuration for RHEL and Windows Server.
Maintain Active Directory domain services, including Group Policy, DFSR, Active Directory Sites and Replicators, Microsoft DNS, and DHCP.
Provide smart hands support for infrastructure and network equipment at remote sites and data centers while following NERC CIP standards and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
Required:
Expert level experience in virtualization, imaging, and OS configuration for RHEL and Windows Server.
Ability to unbox, rack, stack, cable, label, and configure all hardware.
Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner.
Experience maintaining and managing Active Directory domain services, including Group Policy, DFSR, Active Directory Sites and Replicators, Microsoft DNS, and DHCP.
Ability to support remote sites including data centers with smart hands support for infrastructure and network equipment.
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