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Experis IT

Senior Systems Administrator

Remote

Bloomington, United states

$ 85 /hour

Senior

Freelance

01-01-2026

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Skills

Python PowerShell Ansible VMware Architecture Linux Ubuntu Windows Azure AWS Analytics Active Directory Linux Administration Windows Server

Job Specifications

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator/Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Remote

Pay Range: $70/hr - $85/hr

Duration: Short Term (3 months)

What’s the Job?

Senior Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer This client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in VMware, Rubrik, Cloudian, Komprise, and modern disaster recovery orchestration platforms including Zerto and Rubrik Orchestrator. This role supports global data center engineering, storage systems, backup and DR automation, Microsoft services, and enterprise compute platforms. Experience with Linux and hybrid on‑premise/cloud DR architectures is considered a strong bonus. Key Responsibilities

Lead VMware vSphere/ESXi architecture, cluster operations, lifecycle management, and performance tuning.
Manage Rubrik backups, SLA policies, archival workflows, replication, and orchestrated DR operations.
Implement and maintain Zerto and/or Rubrik Orchestrator for automated failover, recovery workflows, and DR testing.
Administer Cloudian HyperStore object storage platforms and capacity planning.
Support Komprise data lifecycle management, analytics, and file tiering optimization.
Maintain enterprise storage platforms including Pure Storage and HPE storage systems.
Support HPE Synergy compute infrastructure, firmware updates, and template management.
Administer Microsoft Active Directory and O365/Entra ID services.
Participate in data center buildouts, hardware refresh planning, rack/power design, and operational support.
Contribute to disaster recovery planning, runbooks, testing, including hybrid on-prem and cloud DR architectures. Required Qualifications
7+ years of enterprise systems administration or engineering experience.
Expertise with VMware vSphere/ESXi and virtual infrastructure management.
Hands-on experience with Rubrik, Rubrik Orchestrator, and/or Zerto DR automation platforms.
Experience with Cloudian and Komprise for object storage and file data lifecycle management.
Strong background in Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server.
Experience with enterprise storage platforms (Pure Storage, HPE).
Data center build/design experience with strong operational discipline.
Strong understanding of DR concepts, including hybrid on-prem/cloud architectures and orchestrated failover. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HPE Synergy and composable infrastructure.
ISO 27001 experience, audit readiness, and evidence support.
Automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
Hybrid cloud storage or integration experience (Azure/AWS).
Linux administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).

IL & MN Benefits Verbiage Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

About the Company

Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions, and managed services specializing in Business Transformation, Enterprise Applications, Cloud and Infrastructure, Digital Workspace and Cyber Security. As digital transformation and acute skills shortages in tech continue unabated, Experis provides talent with the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success. We can connect you to individuals with a specific skill set, manage ... Know more