Systems Administrator

Description:

Be part of a growing team implementing and supporting IT infrastructure used to facilitate distribution of products and to ensure organizational stability across multiple platforms. Work with different tools and technologies while making major impacts on a small and agile team. Current technology stack centered on Microsoft Windows, also using VMWare, Veeam, and Exchange. Candidates will be comfortable working with Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, and DNS. Work with colleagues and technical resources to define technical solutions that meet business requirements. Contribute to the on-going development of best practices, identification of suitable new tools and system and service improvements.

The System Administrator should be a full stack Microsoft engineer who is deeply technical and works very well in a dynamic, and team-oriented environment. This individual must be eager and capable of learning new skills and technology, and be motivated to work in a fast paced atmosphere where wearing multiple hats is encouraged. This position will report to the IT Manager.

Duties:

• Install and configure software and hardware

• Manage network servers and technology tools

• Setup accounts and workstations

• Monitor performance and maintain systems

• Ensure security and availability through access controls, backups and firewalls

• Prepare documentation

• Contribute ideas to project planning

• Protect company proprietary and confidential information

• Ensure proper functioning of applications in a production environment

• Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues

• Perform simple to complex maintenance and problem resolution for core applications

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or 3-5 years equivalent experience required

• Functional skills in networking administration

• Familiarity of every-day scripting languages such as VBS, batch and Powershell, and tools such as putty

• Analytical and basic problem-solving abilities

• Ability to break down tasks and estimate work assignments

• Ability to clearly communicate technical approach, status, and necessity for assistance

• Ability to interact independently as well as with a team

• Adaptable to change

• 3+ years of Windows Server administration experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of Windows Server administration experience

• Experience working as a Network Administrator and implementing networks

Priority Setting:

Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

Intellectual Horsepower:

Is bright and intelligent; deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile.

Written Communications:

Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Problem Solving:

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Peer Relationships:

Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.

Self-Development:

Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.

Technical Learning/Skills:

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge-like Internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars.

Customer Focus:

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.