Senior System Administrator
About The Position
The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, documentation, and troubleshooting of IT Infrastructure. Duties/ Responsibilities: Implement or execute new and/or current processes and procedures that aid in the efficiency of managing and expanding the IT Infrastructure. Perform research, analysis, and implement software patches or hardware changes needed for any security or server related deficiencies. Evaluate and tests new products, services, and internal tools. Champion and drive the configuration and maintenance of mission-critical servers and services. Monitor existing systems to ensure constant availability of IT services. Provide support, mentorship and technical direction to IT administrators and IT support specialists Ensure all IT services are properly maintained and upgraded, including anti-virus, backups, imaging, and patching. Write custom scripts that reduce the need for human intervention. Consistent use of independent discretion over matters of significance. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field
- Strong understanding and practical experience with Microsoft and Linux Server Technologies
- Experience with VMWare or other Virtualization Environments
- Experience in configuration and maintenance of services such as DHCP, DNS, web servers, load balancers, relational databases, and storage systems
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends and holidays and participate with on-call rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coding in higher-level languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java)
- Experience creating automated scripts and software
- Experience with Database Administration
Responsibilities
- Implement or execute new and/or current processes and procedures that aid in the efficiency of managing and expanding the IT Infrastructure.
- Perform research, analysis, and implement software patches or hardware changes needed for any security or server related deficiencies.
- Evaluate and tests new products, services, and internal tools.
- Champion and drive the configuration and maintenance of mission-critical servers and services.
- Monitor existing systems to ensure constant availability of IT services.
- Provide support, mentorship and technical direction to IT administrators and IT support specialists
- Ensure all IT services are properly maintained and upgraded, including anti-virus, backups, imaging, and patching.
- Write custom scripts that reduce the need for human intervention.
- Consistent use of independent discretion over matters of significance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
- 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
