IT Systems Administrator

Bering Straits Native Corp • Anchorage, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Systems Administrator in Anchorage, AK is responsible for configuring, managing, updating, and maintaining servers and databases, including server certificates. This role involves monitoring and analyzing server performance and health both on-prem and in the cloud, diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and creating and implementing server upgrade and replacement plans. The administrator will also perform data backup and restore functions, manage user accounts and permissions in a hybrid Active Directory environment, and install and configure software and security on systems. Additionally, they will maintain and integrate enterprise application systems, resolve performance issues, automate tasks, and document all work performed. Collaboration with other departments and subsidiary companies is required to ensure proper support for daily work requirements and contractual obligations. The role includes performing system, application, and security event auditing, creating and managing Group Policies and Objects, and managing Domain Controllers and AD Forest in a Hybrid M365 environment. Assisting with IT service support tickets is also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/related field
• Two years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role, or Five years of related experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
• Thorough understanding of systems integration
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, WSUS, SCCM (Configuration Manager), M365 Admin stack, Intune, Azure Cloud and various other Microsoft platforms
• Ability to produce reports on system functions when necessary
• Ability to work and conduct research independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaboration skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task effectively
• Experience administrating SAN’s and VMWARE
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud and services, including server deployment, networking, etc.
• Experience with web filtering software
• Experience administrating Cisco networking hardware (switching, telecom, wireless technologies) or similar systems
• Experience using/troubleshooting/deploying Windows Operating Systems and Windows Server Operating Systems and services
• Experience utilizing on-prem Active Directory, EntraID, and Azure via hybrid environment
• Experience configuring commissioning/de-commissioning Domain Controllers and Forest levels
• Experience troubleshooting and managing Microsoft 365 Admin Centers
• Experience utilizing network managed backup solutions
• Experience with managed antivirus/malware applications
• Knowledge of RAID and best practice usage
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, update, and maintain servers and databases including management of server certificates
• Monitor and analyze server performance and health on-prem and in cloud
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and document server software and hardware issues
• Create and implement server upgrade schedule and replacement plan
• Perform data backup and restore functions
• Create and manage user accounts, employee email accounts, groups and permissions in a hybrid on-prem and Entra ID Active Directory structure
• Install and configure software and security on systems/devices
• Maintain and integrate enterprise application systems
• Resolve performance issues and automate tasks as required
• Document all work/tasks preformed
• Collaborate with other departments and subsidiary companies to ensure proper support being met for daily work requirements and contractual obligations
• Preform system, application and security event auditing
• Create and manage Group Policies and Objects
• Manage Domain Controllers and AD Forest in Hybrid M365 environment
• Assist in completing IT service support tickets as necessary

Benefits

• Shareholder Preference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level