Systems Administrator

About the role

The Systems Administrator at Reliant Credit Union is responsible for maintaining technology systems, including server, database, networking hardware, software, and their operations. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware and software equipment to ensure optimal computing and equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors network and server systems according to regulatory and best practice standards.
• Supports existing security systems and works with third-party security providers.
• Recognizes, anticipates, troubleshoots, repairs, and resolves all network and server-related problems.
• Develops long-term strategies and capacity planning for future networking and system needs.
• Proactively provides recommendations and changes to our technology environment.
• Maintains regular and consistent backups of network and server systems, in accordance with procedures and regulatory/best practice standards for business continuity.
• Maintains documentation and reports on network, server, IT security systems.
• Provides technical support and direction to IT staff to prevent and resolve problems quickly without significant interruption.
• Provides assistance to Credit Union staff as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer related field, and three years of related work experience; additional related work experience considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Current, advanced level certification in networking, system administration or security is highly desired.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard server and desktop virtualization technologies; anti-virus, malware, and intrusion prevention technologies; automated software updating and patching services; and data encryption and secure file transmission technologies.
• Strong understanding of network and security principles as related to systems infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of standard scripting languages including PowerShell and Python.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard server and desktop virtualization, enterprise antivirus, data encryption, secure file transmission technologies, automated software update/patching services, malware, and intrusion prevention technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting & analytical skills and ability to organize teams to facilitate resolution of production issues.

Physical Requirements

• Use of keyboard, monitor, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate effectively in person and via telephone, video conferencing, email, and written documents.
• Access document equipment and files above and below waist levels.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits

Reliant Community Federal Credit Union offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 7% match, paid time off, affordable insurances, professional development opportunities, and branded apparel.