Systems Administrator

American Federation of Musicians & Employers’ Pension Fund•New York, NY

12d•$125,000 - $168,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and support our organization's IT infrastructure. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of servers, networks, operating systems, cloud services, and end-user computing environments. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional IT support and system availability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
Expert level certifications in related technology, systems, applications and software
Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing a Windows server environment.
Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
Understanding of networking concepts, TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
Strong experience in Vmware and VSphere.
Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity best practices.
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Demonstrates the ability to produce accurate technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain a 100+ node network, including servers, cybersecurity, backups, telecommunications, remote access, and core infrastructure services
Works closely with the Director to establish new projects, and ongoing progress of projects in process.
Overall maintenance of the data center in terms of cleanliness, neatness, and safety needs.
Hardware and Software installation, and maintenance
Work closely with vendors/contractors in the confirmation and maintenance of the Checkpoint Firewall and switches.
External (VPN) client and desktop support.
Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and other core infrastructure services.
Provide advanced technical support for network, infrastructure, and connectivity issues.
Support remote access technologies and hybrid workforce solutions.
Provision, configure, and maintain user accounts and technology resources.
Collaborate with help desk personnel and other IT staff to ensure timely issue resolution.
Serve as an escalation point for complex technical incidents.
Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls, endpoint protection, vulnerability remediation, and security best practices.
Administer user access, permissions, and identity management systems.
Monitor security alerts and respond to infrastructure-related incidents.
Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, threats and unauthorized access.
Assist with Cybersecurity initiatives, audits and compliance requirements.
Manage backup systems and support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives.