Systems Administrator

APALACHEE CENTER INC•Tallahassee, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Apalachee Center, Inc. is seeking a skilled, motivated, and dependable System Administrator to join its Information Technology team. The role supports daily operations by maintaining network and server performance, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing new technologies, and providing technical support to employees across multiple locations. The administrator manages IT infrastructure and server environments, supports cloud-based technologies, and helps ensure the security and reliability of critical systems. The position is full-time and exempt, based in Building C in Tallahassee, Florida. The salary is commensurate with experience. An associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred but not required. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, maintain Apalachee Center's Designated Auto Driver status, and be able to provide remote and in-person support as needed.

Requirements

Experience administering Windows Server operating systems, Windows Server 2012 or newer.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, and related domain services.
Experience maintaining on-premises IT infrastructure and cloud-based environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
Knowledge of network maintenance, troubleshooting, and system administration.
Familiarity with configuration management tools, monitoring solutions, and capacity planning.
Experience evaluating, implementing, and managing IT projects and technologies.
Ability to collaborate with vendors and contractors to complete technical projects.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to nontechnical users.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining server hardware and operating systems.
Ability to design and implement new technical services and solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of computer systems, enterprise software, and basic electrical safety practices.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain Apalachee Center's Designated Auto Driver status.
Ability to provide technical support remotely and in person as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience with cloud migrations and server virtualization.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, user permissions, backups, and system audits.
Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair servers, operating systems, hardware, and enterprise applications.
Support Microsoft Azure cloud environments, server migrations, and physical-to-virtual server conversions.
Monitor infrastructure for vulnerabilities, identify security risks, and implement appropriate security protocols and industry standards.
Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting assistance to employees across multiple locations.
Monitor server performance, system availability, capacity, and overall infrastructure reliability.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement technologies to improve operational efficiency and system performance.
Investigate and resolve escalated system-level technical support tickets.
Collaborate with the MIS team, vendors, and contractors on technology projects and organizational objectives.
Develop and implement IT strategies and operational plans.