Position Summary
The Sr. IT Systems Administrator will execute IT projects and tasks of various complexity in collaboration with other IT team members and/or vendors. The Sr. Systems Administrator will also assist with end-user support, as needed.
Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Design, deploy, and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, network devices, virtualization technologies, etc.
- Ability to manage IT projects and ability to clearly communicate status updates.
- Prepare documentation and technical specifications for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
- Install and configure hardware and software components and ensure that IT systems are running smoothly and efficiently in a high availability environment.
- Monitor system performance, identify issues, and develop solutions to optimize system performance.
- Ensure that the organization's IT infrastructure is secure and protected from unauthorized access or data breaches.
- Manage backup and recovery systems to ensure business continuity and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with other IT team members to resolve technical issues and provide end-user support.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least 7 years (10 years plus preferred) of experience in IT systems administration or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments, including experience with virtualization technologies (VMware preferred).
- Be able to build Linx and Windows Servers
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure, etc.).
- Understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
- Experience with backup and recovery technologies (Rubrik experience would be a plus).
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to identify solutions to complex technical issues.
- Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), are a plus.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
