Senior Systems Administrator / Windows / Nutanix / Onsite in Lancaster SC

$80000 - $110000

This organization, a well-established player in manufacturing and enterprise operations, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join its team in Lancaster, South Carolina (onsite, 5 days/week)—just 30 minutes outside of Charlotte. The organization is undergoing key infrastructure initiatives including virtualization and identity management transformations, making this an exciting time to join.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of professional IT experience in systems administration and/or infrastructure support

• Hands-on experience working with Windows Server environments and enterprise systems (not just account provisioning or helpdesk tasks)

• Familiarity with server patching processes and automation tools (e.g., NinjaOne or similar)

• Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Nutanix

• Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts and tools

• Associate’s degree required

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• Experience supporting or implementing Nutanix environments

• Exposure to IAM tools such as Ping or alternatives

• Experience working in environments with separate helpdesk/support tiers

• Ability to manage multiple projects and proactively improve system performance

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a small team environment

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Monitoring system and network health; responding to performance issues

• 30% Supporting and maintaining server infrastructure, including patching and updates

• 20% Project work (Nutanix migration, IAM tooling changes, process improvements)

• 10% Escalated support issues (limited ticket-based work)

The Offer

• 12% annual bonus

• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure modernization projects

• Exposure to enterprise tools and systems transformations

• Collaborative team environment with strong growth potential

• Standard benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and PTO

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.