Systems Administrator

Thomas Keller Logistics Group•Defiance, OH

About The Position

Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of “Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics”. We value team work, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless! Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Hydrofresh HPP. Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or minimum 4 years prior IT experience required.
Proficiency building/administering MS Windows OS devices, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
Ability to administer both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure (MS Azure preferred).
Working knowledge of VLANs, routing, and IKEv2/IPSec required.
Advanced decision making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and meet objectives without supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal personnel and client/vendor representatives both verbally and in writing.
Ability to recognize and respond to unsafe working conditions.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as work demands, or as requested by Supervisor.
Must be willing to accept “on call” duties as required by staff rotation.
Must be available for occasional travel to remote offices, customer sites, seminars, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server instances a plus.
Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA, and/or CCNA certifications preferred.
Proficiency with the following manufacturers and associated management tools are a plus: 1. Operating/Virtualization Systems: MS Hyper-V, Windows Server/Data Center, Ubuntu 2. Backup/Diagnostics: Paessler PRTG, LabTech, Carbon Black, Veeam 3. Networking: Cisco, Ruckus

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, storage systems, and virtualized environments.
Work in tandem with Network Administrators to ensure optimum overall infrastructure performance.
Perform best practices administration of Active Directory and Group Policy.
Oversee data backup, disaster recovery, and data-driven business continuity processes.
Coordinate with Information Security staff to conduct system and endpoint security testing.
Document and monitor systems to ensure timely issue prevention and resolution.
Perform necessary configuration changes and prescribed preventive maintenance functions.
Participate in formal corrective and preventive processes and continuous improvement projects.
Respond to telephone calls, email, and personal requests for technical support.
Cover afterhours, weekend, and holiday helpdesk on a rotating basis with other IT staff members.
Maintain proficiency in various software and hardware systems used throughout the organization.
Maintain up-to-date inventory of all pertinent components and licenses, including purchase date, upgrades performed, deployment details, and maintenance/warranty tracking.
Assist support staff with projects such as PCs/software deployments, new locations, &c.
Other relevant duties as required.