Systems Administrator

New York University • New York, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The position provides systems administration services in day-to-day support for NYU’s Enterprise File Transfer University service. The system administrator will have responsibilities in the creation, modification, deployment of file transfers jobs and services as well as end user support. The systems administrator will be responsible for installation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution of the file transfer service as well as communication with internal and external teams and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years relevant experience with system administration including installation, maintenance, support or an equivalent combination
• Proficiency with multi-vendor hardware/software management, security, network/Internet protocols
• Problem identification/resolution
• Performance management/tuning
• Design configuration/planning
• Knowledge of related large-scale computing systems and/or product installs and maintenance
• Ability to provide technical leadership and management of complex large-scale computing systems projects
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience providing administration and support to 24x7 production systems

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree and/or courses in Computer Science, Scientific Computing and/or Information Systems
• Related specific experience with any of the following: operating systems, servers, hardware, network administration, authentication systems, client server applications, designing/developing system enhancements and software applications, programming experience with modern languages and, application software, protocols, tools and utilities
• 2+ years experience with architecture, implementing and administering Linux and Windows based solutions
• Troubleshooting and solving difficult system problems (hardware, software, and basic networking)
• Ability to balance multiple, concurrent projects
• Regularly communicate issues
• Experience working in an autonomous, fast-paced environment with minimal guidance
• Strong experience in supporting large Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience in managing, monitoring, deploying, and troubleshooting servers
• Demonstrate knowledge and extensive experience with enterprise technical environments, including IP, DNS, VLANS, InfoSec, and related technologies
• Knowledge of enterprise-class backup and disaster recovery environments
• Knowledge of cloud technology and hybrid cloud implementation
• Experience administering servers hosting Active Directory, Apache, IIS, MS SQL, and Oracle database
• Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Ruby, and Perl
• Experience with Ansible, Puppet, and automation technologies
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• VCP, ITIL and Red Hat/Microsoft certifications

Responsibilities

• Creation, modification, deployment of file transfers jobs and services
• End user support
• Installation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution of the file transfer service
• Communication with internal and external teams and vendors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level