Position Overview:
The Senior Systems and Network Administrator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company’s network and systems infrastructure. This role requires an individual with a deep understanding of IT systems, security protocols, and network management to ensure that our business operations run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
Base Location/Travel Requirements:
Hybrid/Office assignment: York Office preferred with flexibility to work from another office and from home. Occasional travel as necessary to other offices or yard locations, trainings, and offsite meetings. Additional customer-related travel may also be required at customer facilities.
Essential Functions/Duties:
- Network and Systems Administration
- Project Management
- Security and Compliance
- Reporting and Analytics
- User Support and Training, Advanced Technical Support
- Project Management
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Task Automation
- License Management
- Evaluating and recommending solutions that will enable functional business efficiencies.
- Infrastructure Management, design, implementation, maintenance, including hardware, software, networks and telecommunications.
- Proactively forecast organizational needs, diagnose, and resolve technical issues, and recommend hardware, software, network, security, and cloud-based services.
- Advise on security plans and protocols to ensure security of data, network access and backup systems; implement back-up and disaster recovery procedures, information security and control structures.
- Server Management, Virtualization, Storage Management, Patch Management, System Monitoring
- Assist VP of IT to analyze business needs, evaluate systems & technologies, assess ROI and champion implementation/adoption.
- Coordinate with other departments to develop and deliver training activities for existing, new, or emerging technologies.
- Monitor, maintain, and manage network architecture and key business systems.
- Manage technical aspects of communication and document management tools including MS Teams and SharePoint.
- Assist VP of IT to make recommendations for new/altered technologies that would contribute to overall cost savings and/or productivity improvements.
- Assist VP of IT in developing strategic plan and vision and capacity planning for meeting future technology needs.
- Cybersecurity and data protection, conduct regular security assessments and risk management to protect against potential threats.
- Stay updated with technological advancements and industry trends, integrating relevant innovations into the organization.
Education, Skills, Experience:
Required:
- Minimum 8 years progressive experience in information technology with at least 5 years in a senior systems/network role
- Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft Certified, CISSP or Security+
Other:
- Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement.
Why Work for IB Abel?
IB Abel’s over 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all company levels to maintain focus on our shared goals.
IB Abel is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members, including via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System, Abel University.
What do We Offer?
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness services (including an EAP), incentives, and regular team-building activities
- Equipment necessary to successfully work from home, as appropriate
- A 401(k) with company matching
- Industry memberships and certification programs/career development opportunities, as well as our LMS
- Competitive salary and incentive plan
- A progressive and flexible PTO program that grows as your tenure grows with us!
It is the policy of I.B. Abel Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
