Systems Administrator

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About the role

This Systems Administrator position, based in Buffalo, NY, is part of a team that contributes to all system projects from conception through maintenance. The role involves maintaining datacenter and branch systems solutions, as well as end-user computing (EUC) management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, monitoring, and administration of system-related solutions, including server solutions (traditional 3-tier and HCI), NAS/SAN, backup, SaaS integrations, and monitoring/maintenance platforms (update/patch deployment).
• Troubleshooting complex systems issues and collaborating with Security or Network teams as needed.
• Serving as an escalation point for the EUC team for platform issues.
• Reporting environment operational status by gathering and prioritizing information.
• Maintaining and improving solution efficiencies and security through continuous monitoring, research, and structured upgrades.
• Contributing to suitability, stability, and performance by assisting in defining policy and “best practices,” monitoring, and reporting on adherence.
• Creating and maintaining documentation on systems and processes for internal use and user education.
• Completing related tasks to satisfy departmental and company missions.
• Demonstrating commitment to a safe working environment that promotes health and well-being.
• Travel and/or extended or off-work hours may be required.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a computer systems-related field or equivalent experience in IT.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in VMWare and/or Windows Server administration.

Skills

• Microsoft operating systems and domain services (MS Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).
• Server hardware architecture and design (traditional 3-tier and CI/HCI, e.g., VRTX and VXRail).
• Office 365 Administration.
• VMWare, including VSAN.
• Backup and recovery strategy (vendor VEEAM).
• Virtual EUC (e.g., Citrix XenApp, VDI, RDP).
• Familiarity a plus: Storage Area Networks (Dell Compellent, NetApp, EMC), CMP (including Morpheus), basic knowledge of switching and routing, Lotus Domino, monitoring systems (PTRG/Nagios/Splunk).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with affordable benefits and coverage options.
• Significant employer support for insurance costs.
• Generous contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and Education Reimbursement.