Senior Systems Administrator - Fulltime

About the role

The Senior Systems Administrator leads a small team responsible for managing and maintaining a Microsoft infrastructure in a mostly VMware virtual environment including, but not limited to: operating systems, Exchange email infrastructure, patching, and backups; as well as assisting leadership on projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and uphold procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring server performance.
• Accurately document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal.
• Purchase and install new standardized server hardware.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure server products and services.
• Ensure the integrity and security of enterprise data in accordance to business needs and industry best practices.
• Manage a Microsoft Exchange environment including mailboxes, distribution groups, and other Exchange policies; enterprise antivirus and client security solution; and internal company contact directory.
• Manage end user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Manage a VMware virtual infrastructure; propose, develop, and deliver infrastructure improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Two or four-year degree in the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, strongly preferred.
• Eight (8) years of related IT experience.
• Extensive experience with: network, PC, and platform operating systems; systems software, protocols, and standards (MS Exchange 2013, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP); mobile device management; high availability design; storage/server virtualization technologies; patch management; change control practices; software/hardware troubleshooting; documenting/maintaining configurations.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivery of world class internal/external guest service; proven leadership skills; ability to build/develop/motivate teams.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; conveys technical information clearly, concisely, and effectively at all levels; adept at reading/writing tech materials; builds positive professional working relationships across the company.
• Excellent planning, project management, organizational skills; prioritizes work and adapts; keen attention to details; focus on quality, security, service.
• Proactive, exercises good judgment; problem solver; anticipates/troubleshoots.
• Maintains confidentiality, high ethical standards; reflects company core values.

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent will work in an office environment.
• The incumbent will be required to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to walk/stand; climb stairs; stoop, bend, reach overhead; and work in various environments with fluctuations in temperature and conditions.
• Must have valid driver's license and be at least 19 years of age.
• Will perform 24-hour call responsibilities supporting IT Operations on a rotating weekly schedule (yearly average of ~5 days / month).
• Additionally, the incumbent will be generally reachable if a core business system failure occurs.