Senior Systems Administrator

About Us

Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 185,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high-quality benefits and services. Through our commitment, we embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST). The Funds oversees and manages $11 billion in assets from various sources, including property owners who pay into the funds on behalf of their employees.

We drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to improve the lives of our hard-working members and their families. Our technology stack includes M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Team Lead, System Administrators, the Senior Systems Administrator serves as the hands-on senior systems administrator for managing an enterprise Microsoft Windows system infrastructure and supporting systems implementation related to Microsoft Azure, VMware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory and GPO, SAN storage, Backup/Recovery, Server and Application Monitoring Tools, Barracuda Email Security/Archival System, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, and Disaster Recovery.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and support Windows Server, including software and hardware installation/configuration.
• Install, administer, configure, troubleshoot, and support all Funds’ servers.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot virtualization using VMware.
• Implement, support, and maintain backups to disk and tape of servers, applications, and databases.
• Implement hardware load balancing and Oracle and Microsoft clustering.
• Maintain and support database administration, security, and storage, including SAN.
• Maintain server environment stability through review of monitoring tools and application of patches after testing.
• Perform database administration tasks, including configuration management, backup/recovery, performance optimization, and space management.
• Provide after-hours, weekend, and on-call support.
• Participate in infrastructure design planning and implementation.
• Lead infrastructure projects and perform project management tasks as required.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Document all routine tasks, incidents, change management scheduling and tracking, and database policies and standards.
• Partner with vendor operations groups in delivering IT services to the Funds.
• Cross-train and instruct other IT team members on specialized skills/training.
• Perform tasks as required by management/supervisory staff.

Requirements

• 8 years of experience in information technology, with at least 5-8 years of experience in system administration of a Microsoft Windows environment, including:
  • Windows server and application platform design, migration, and deployments.
  • Software and hardware installation/configuration.
  • Exchange Server, Active Directory/GPO, Patch Management, Backup/Recovery.
  • VMware installation, administration, and support.
  • Disaster recovery solutions, Server and Application Monitoring tools, Email security/archival systems, and MS SQL databases.
• Experience with Azure migration, implementation, and support required.
• Automation (PowerShell, etc.) is a plus.
• Microsoft SharePoint administration is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Ability to diagnose problems and triage/resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, middleware, or storage).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Microsoft Windows, Azure, and VMware certifications preferred.
• High reasoning ability.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and analytical skills.
• Ability to plan, take initiative, and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, supervisors, and other employees.

Physical Demands

• Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Over 2/3 of the time: Talking or hearing.
• 100% of the time: Using hands.

Work Environment

• 1/3 to 2/3 of the time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, exposure to radiation, moderate noise.