System Administrator **Must be local to NYC**

About the role

Azusa Solutions is seeking a System Administrator to join our team of talented consultants. This position supports IT systems for the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS)/Information Technology Services (ITS). ITS serves all DSS program areas to fulfill their IT needs and is looking for qualified candidates in database design, architecture, and development, including base definition, structure, documentation, long‑range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection. The role ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools, establishes and maintains security and integrity controls, formulates and monitors policies, procedures and standards related to database management, and proposes and implements enhancements to improve performance and reliability of systems across DSS program areas.

Eligibility

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Candidates must live within commuting distance to the five boroughs of New York City.
• Candidates must be able to work on‑site in or near the Brooklyn, NY area.
• Candidates must be prepared to provide a minimum of two professional references, with at least one reference from the last 24 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design specifications for new information security solutions.
• Design deployment of high‑performance, low‑latency technology solutions.
• Provide stability and resiliency in the infrastructure of the solutions.
• Develop documentation and reporting for new information security solutions.
• Participate in various reporting functions and metrics analysis.
• Document vulnerability remediation initiatives and suggest recommendations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in server administration.
• Experience with server security, SIEM and log monitoring/management, vulnerability management, risk and compliance.
• Proficiency in anti‑virus/malware solutions, endpoint protection, and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Ability to work with applicable server and application security logs.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental benefits.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with immediate match.
• Employee referral incentive.
• Remote or hybrid telework arrangements are available for some positions.

About Azusa

Azusa Solutions (Azusa) helps clients solve their toughest challenges in Enterprise Application Development and Maintenance. Azusa is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at www.AzusaSolutions.com.