Systems Administrator III

Dairy Farmers of America•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Oversee and maintain maximum availability of our physical and virtual server environment. Ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems that support core organizational functions. Participate in hardware design and layout, develop and perform maintenance activities, make system improvement recommendations to management, and participate in system initiatives.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in computer science, information technology, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
5 to 8 years of information technology, application hosting, or related experience that includes experience with the supported hardware/software, backup and recovery techniques, software installation and maintenance, problem isolation and resolution, system migrations and conversions, and performance tools and analysis
Must be willing to travel 25-50% of the time (up to one week per month)
Strong understanding of managing supported systems in a large-scale environment
Understanding of networking principles and protocols
In-depth knowledge of virtual technology including VMWare, Hyper-V and Nutanix.
Working knowledge of the following protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, SMB and CIFS
Strong understanding of backup technologies
Solid understanding of cloud technologies
Proficiency in automation and scripting, with PowerShell experience strongly preferred
Proven experience in data center cabling with a focus on precision, tidy execution, and consistent, repeatable standards
Strong communication and documentation skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to quickly isolate problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations
Able to present ideas using language that is relatable to business and end-users
Able to present to diverse audiences from front line team members to senior management
Able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
experience in Rubrik solutions preferred
experience in Microsoft Azure preferred
PowerShell experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the systems environment. Support vendor products, hardware, and other applications as assigned
Provide installation, configuration, and support services
Perform patches, firmware, and operating system updates
Monitor and manage system backups and recovery
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to physical servers
Manage user access and security settings
Maintain a disaster recovery plan
Coordinate with vendors for system upgrades and troubleshooting
Implement, and maintain a comprehensive monitoring and alerting process
Document system processes and procedures
Deploy and maintain high availability across multiple server locations
Research and implement appropriate system administration best practices and tools
Provide support and guidance to less experienced staff
Audit hardware/software to ensure compliance with organization guidelines
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, responding promptly to urgent issues outside regular working hours