Senior Server Administrator

Talent Groups ·www.talentgroups.com

Location Providence, RI, United States
Work type Remote
Salary USD 63 - 73 / hour
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
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Hybrid Details:  Providence, RI - Onsite/Remote
Duration: 6 months to start 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Server Administrator to provide temporary staff augmentation support within a modern enterprise data center environment. The successful candidate will support the administration, maintenance, and reliability of critical server and infrastructure systems while working closely with senior systems administrators and infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support enterprise server and data center operations.
  • Perform routine maintenance within the on-campus data center.
  • Install and maintain operating system updates, security patches, firmware upgrades, and hardware updates.
  • Monitor server and infrastructure health, performance, and availability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve server, hardware, and data center-related issues.
  • Assist with incident response, system monitoring, and operational support activities.
  • Maintain technical documentation and follow established operational procedures.
  • Participate in scheduled maintenance and support activities outside normal business hours as required.

Required Qualifications
  • Proven experience supporting enterprise server environments in modern data centers.
  • Strong knowledge of server hardware, operating systems, and infrastructure technologies.
  • Experience with patch management, system maintenance, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team.
  • Availability to support after-hours maintenance and operational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting IT infrastructure within a higher education environment.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration.
  • Familiarity with enterprise monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.

On-site presence is strongly preferred due to the hands-on nature of data center operations. Limited remote work may be available based on operational needs. The ideal candidate is a proactive infrastructure professional capable of quickly contributing to the stability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems.


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Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Senior Server Administrator role?
Talent Groups is hiring for the Senior Server Administrator position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Server Administrator job located?
The Senior Server Administrator role with Talent Groups is based in Providence, RI, US. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Senior Server Administrator role remote?
Yes — the Senior Server Administrator position at Talent Groups is remote. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Senior Server Administrator role pay?
Talent Groups lists the Senior Server Administrator role at USD 63–73 per hour.
Is the Senior Server Administrator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Talent Groups.
What experience level is the Senior Server Administrator role?
The Senior Server Administrator position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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