Systems Administrator

Job Type

• Administration and oversight of AVCP’s server environment and IT on-premise and cloud (SaaS and other) applications to ensure business needs are met.
• Assist in the IT strategic planning process, ensuring all server and application-related initiatives are included in yearly and 3-5-year strategic plans.
• Collaborate with the IT Director and team to provide technical direction on network topologies, server configurations, hardware/software deployments, firewall configurations, and other administrative tasks related to the staging and maintenance of company development, testing, and production servers and applications.
• Facilitate design sessions and architectural reviews, provide technical and procedural direction for the implementation of AVCP servers and applications, and enforce safety regulations and procedures for all server and application-related services.
• Monitor server and on-premises and cloud application usage to ensure up-time goals are met according to the IT strategic plan.
• Interface with vendors to obtain required equipment and software, ensuring proper licensing, audits, and budget controls.
• Complete project and budgetary planning, including accurate estimates of time, funding requirements, completion dates, and resources required in accordance with the IT strategic yearly and 3-5-year plans.
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, installation, and integration of all AVCP server components, cloud-based applications, and other related IT services.
• Provide written reports and presentations on the status of server and IT application-related initiatives and projects.
• Ensure Standard Operation Procedures and related Documentation for server components, server-related projects, and on-premises or cloud-based applications and related projects are created and/or up to date.
• Design, implement, and maintain a consistent backup and disaster recovery plan.
• Keep abreast of new trends and innovations.
• Interface effectively with technical and nontechnical staff at all organizational levels.
• Mentor and assist IT associates to foster a learning and growth environment.
• Perform related duties as required.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A valid Alaska Driver’s License and good driving record to qualify for AVCP Commercial Vehicle Insurance.
• The ability to travel in small planes is required for village-related travel.
• This position shall require the ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be self-starting, independent worker who is able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must have strong customer-service oriented skills including excellent communication and negotiations skills, to ensure proper communication is relayed to all stakeholders.

• Associate degree in Computer Science or related field, may substitute with the following experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in information systems hardware and software installation and maintenance, network services, systems support; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provide the capabilities to perform the described responsibilities.
• Experience Administering Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience in Windows Server and/or VMWare/VSphere and other Server Operating Systems
• Knowledge of Security and Cloud Applications; Web & Email Filtering, Ivanti Platform Applications, Microsoft Patch Management, OKTA and other applicable software.
• Application problem solving/analytical skills and knowledge of analytical tools.
• Professional attitude and work habits.
• Yupik culture and bilingual fluency preferred.

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  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A+, Network +, ITIL and MCSA/MCSE preferred. Must be willing to complete certifications or training as necessary.