Information Technology Systems Administrator

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of DAS Operations software, support, problem determination and resolution of enterprise Linux based systems, including email related issues, DNS, and DHCP.
• Functions as primary technical contact for all DAS/TorDAS system problems.
• Performs all necessary problem troubleshooting, escalating, resolutions, and reporting activities.
• Provides regular reporting regarding usage, resources, problems, changes and other utilization statistics.
• Recommend and implement infrastructure changes as needed to satisfy service level requirements.
• Recommend and perform routine monitoring/checks of software, security, operations, procedures, and patches.
• Address Service Desk tickets (Low through mid-level).
• Must be able to work second shift 11:00AM to 8:00PM M-F and off hours and weekends to complete patch's and updates as required by business needs.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise and Education

• Administration experience with Windows Operating systems and server platforms (Service Packs, Base System Installations and Troubleshooting).
• Extensive knowledge of Exchange, Patch management, Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and windows security group management.
• Administration experience with both legacy and current Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office products legacy versions including newer version up to 2024.
• Administration experience with Linux (CentOS/RedHat) and Unix platforms.
• Strong knowledge of local area and virtual private network administration of Site-to-Site VPNs.
• Strong knowledge of server virtualization products such as VMware, ProxMox, Hyper-V and KVM.
• Good knowledge of internet protocols (TCP/IP) and mechanisms (DNS, SMTP, HTTP, SSL, etc.).
• Experienced in enterprise storage management, net app arrays, network attached storage, archiving, backup & recovery.
• Experienced in managing web applications and 3rd party Operations software.
• Experienced in deploying and configuring network devices (switches, routers and firewalls).
• Strong system benchmarking & performance optimization skills.
• Experienced with Help Desk ticketing systems.
• Strong communication skills, time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

• 5+ years’ experience in a Systems Administrator role.
• Preferred/Nice to have: IT Certifications (i.e., CompTIA Network+,CompTIA Security+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), VMware Certified Professional, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Cloud Practitioner, Google Professional Cloud Architect, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or another related field and or combination of education and expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (Commensurate with experience and positions held, certifications).
• Excellent benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Group and Voluntary Life
  • Sick Time Pay
  • Vacation Pay
  • Holiday Pay
• Be part of a rapidly growing software company.

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