Job Summary
System Administrator responsibilities include:
- Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues
- Ensuring security and efficiency of IT infrastructure
- Ensure security through access controls, backups.
- Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
- Installing and configuring software, hardware and supporting networks
- Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
- Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
- Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
- Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
- Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
- Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
- Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
- Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies documenting of Systems and configurations, manuals
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience 5+ Years as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
- Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
- Experience with PowerShell CLI Scripting and Automation
- Experience with Hyper-V
- Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
- Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
- System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Preferred Qualifications:
- MSCE
- A+ / N+ / Security+
- ITIL Foundations
- Azure, Office 365, Exchange, and VMWare Experience will be beneficial