Virtualization Systems Administrator at Vulcan Elements
Research Triangle Park, NC
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Jul 29, 2026
Research Triangle Park, NC
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A hands-on infrastructure role at a rare-earth magnet manufacturer, responsible for owning and operating the virtualization platforms and server environments that support both IT and OT/manufacturing systems — including MES servers, historian systems, and business applications. The position also covers general systems administration (Windows/Linux, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP) and requires familiarity with CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance in a defense-adjacent, export-controlled setting.
Mid level · 3+ years
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $101,310 (middle half $79,725–$129,425).
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Why we read it this way (6)
The role is classified as 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) because its primary day-to-day work is operating and maintaining infrastructure — hypervisors, servers, AD, DNS/DHCP, MES environments — rather than building new software or conducting security analysis. 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) is noted as a runner-up given the CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance emphasis.
Seniority is assessed as Mid: the minimum requirement is 3+ years total with only 1+ year focused on virtualization, which aligns with independent delivery on a team rather than a senior ownership scope, despite the breadth of responsibilities.
SCADA is listed as 'SCADA-adjacent' experience in the qualifications section; captured as preferred since the posting frames it as context rather than a hard gate.
Certifications (VMware VCP, MCSA/MCSE, CompTIA Server+/Security+) are listed in the qualifications block but phrased as 'or equivalent,' making them preferred rather than hard gates.
The posting requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person (for ITAR/EAR/CUI access) but does not gate on holding or obtaining a formal US government security clearance — the clearance requirement is set to None accordingly.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
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