Application System Administrator

Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union•City of Kingston, NY

1d•$84,496 - $126,744•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently recruiting for a Application System Administrator to be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining software applications, servers, and networks to ensure they function correctly and securely. Key responsibilities involve troubleshooting technical issues, managing user access and security, performing system updates and patches, and monitoring performance and resource consumption. The role also requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with a willingness to be available for occasional emergency support outside normal business hours when needed.

Requirements

Two to Five years of similar or related experience.
A bachelor's degree, or achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g., information technology certifications in lieu of a degree).
Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is of a personal or sensitive nature. Motivating, influencing, and/or training others is key at this level. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.
Strong time management; ability to manage multiple workloads with successful results; ability to work independently; organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, problem analysis and problem resolution; above-average interpersonal skills; above-average computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
Strong understanding of server-side technology, networking, operating systems, and specific applications, like enterprise job scheduler tools.
Familiarity with database operations (e.g., SQL) is required and knowledge of application deployment tools.

Responsibilities

Manage MHV’s Core application environments, install, configure software applications, servers, and operating systems.
Diagnose and resolve issues with applications and systems, respond to our internal team and assist in the resolution of escalated tickets providing technical support to system applications and servers.
Manages and monitors system performance and resources and analyze logs to ensure system integrity and availability.
Perform routine maintenance, apply patches, hot-fixes, system and application upgrades, and verify scheduled jobs of core business system operations.
Manage user and service accounts, assign security permissions, and implement security policies to protect systems and data.
Research and evaluate new technology and implement new features and enhancements to improve business processes.
Create technical documentation and provide training to technical users on new features and system usage.