Senior IT Systems Administrator (Windows/Linux) - Syracuse, NY

Company: JMA Wireless
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country. Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military. 5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Systems Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our enterprise systems across both Linux and Windows environments, ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of our IT infrastructure. This role requires a highly skilled individual with a strong technical background, deep experience in systems administration, and the ability to implement and address compliance frameworks such as CMMC, SOC2, and/or ISO 27001. A hands-on approach, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and strong compliance knowledge are essential to success in this position. This is an Onsite position in Syracuse, NY. Responsibilities: Manage and maintain virtualization platforms and physical infrastructure, including VMware, Windows, and Linux systems Manage and maintain key IT infrastructure systems both on-premises, off site and/or as-a-service (e.g., Microsoft 365) Ensure the availability, reliability, performance, and security of servers, storage, and networked systems Implement and enforce compliance controls related to CMMC, SOC2, or other relevant frameworks to ensure data integrity and regulatory adherence Proactively monitor and troubleshoot system-related issues, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution of critical problems Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of system infrastructure with organizational goals and compliance requirements Create, update, and maintain detailed documentation for systems, processes, and compliance controls Keep current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement of the infrastructure Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring all systems adhere to established compliance standards Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field is desired 6 years experience in systems administration of Windows and Linux environments Enterprise and Open-Source SAN experience Virtualization and clustering experience Experience in enterprise backup and replication M365/Azure/Intune experience Enterprise Email Filtering Administration of Enterprise Tools such as SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, Ansys, Mastercam, CST and Siemens PADs Linux Administration Management and Administration of Teams Rooms and conference systems AD/GPO Experience Experience setting up and maintaining both physical and virtual server environments Experience in system monitoring and maintenance Disaster Recovery and High Availability Executive White Glove support Patch Deployment/Management LI-TM1 The US national annual base salary range for this is $90,000 - $120,000. The range includes base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location. At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you. At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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