Systems Administrator

BCC Software•Rochester, NY

10h•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, security, and reliable operation of the organization’s IT systems, servers, and network infrastructure. This role ensures that all technology systems perform optimally and align with business needs while maintaining high standards of security, availability, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
3–5+ years of experience in system administration or similar technical role.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals.
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, and Failover Cluster Manager.
Experience with SAN / Unified storage devices
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Entra AD environments.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
Experience with scripting or automation in PowerShell

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Server+, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Cisco CCNA, VMware VCP.
Experience with backup platforms, monitoring tools, identity management, or cybersecurity tools.
Experience with network performance monitoring and troubleshooting is a plus.
Familiarity with network security best practices.
Exposure to Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, or similar cloud platforms.
Experience supporting SaaS applications or integrations is helpful.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain on‑premises server environment (Windows/Linux)
Assist in managing network balancing via an F5 BigIP Load Balancer
Manage Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and related services.
Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues to ensure uptime and reliability.
Maintain virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper‑V) and storage systems.
Apply security patches, updates, and configuration hardening.
Manage endpoint protection, MFA, identity management, and access controls.
Conduct regular security audits and participate in risk assessments.
Support compliance efforts applicable to the organization.
Assist in maintaining and testing backup solutions and disaster recovery plans.
Ensure data integrity, availability, and resilient failover processes.
Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support for server, network, and system issues
Assist with onboarding/offboarding processes and account management.
Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
Lead or support IT infrastructure projects such as deployments or systems integrations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technology solutions.