IT Administrator

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Holidays

Hybrid Work Schedule

Work-from-Home up to 2 days/week

Professional Development

Associate Discounts

Onsite Dining Facility

Onsite Medical Center

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company is seeking an IT Administrator to design, implement, and support core network and server infrastructure. You will handle incidents and security threats while contributing to special projects and research of new technologies.

You should be a proactive team player with solid organizational skills, capable of documenting and training operations teams. A bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Industry standard certifications listed (A+, Network+, Linux+/LPIC, CCNA/CCNP, MCSA/MCSE) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of server hardware, virtualization, and networking is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and support network and server infrastructure.
• Respond to system availability, performance incidents and security threats.
• Address administrator level support requests and contribute to special projects.

Skills

Active Directory

Networking

Scripting

DNS

SQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems / Computer Science / Computer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

As an IT Administrator, you will be a part of a team responsible for advanced network and server administration. You will be responsible for designing, building, deploying, and supporting network and server infrastructure. This will also include response and remediation of any system availability and performance incidents as well as any security threats identified within our environment.

In addition to daily responsibilities of addressing support requests requiring administrator level access and skillsets, opportunities also exist to work on special projects in which you will get to research new technology and solve more complex problems. These responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing business requirements, followed by researching and recommending appropriate solutions. You will then perform the hands‑on work required to build, configure, test, and deploy the agreed technical solutions. This position will also require providing appropriate documentation and training to equip the Operations teams with the ability to maintain and support those solutions.

We are looking for IT associates who are responsible, dependable, and committed to building a long‑term career with us. You must be a self-starter and goal‑driven team player with solid organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

Training:

You will be provided with training for all aspects of the job. Focus will be on Server Operating Systems and Network technologies support via hands on training. Additional training resources and opportunities are available for self-starting individuals wishing to excel.

Requirements:

• Industry standard certifications include: A+, Network+, Linux+/LPIC, CCNA/CCNP, MCSA/MCSE or equivalent experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience required
• Knowledge of server hardware, virtualization, and networking is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Experience with VMware, Windows and/or Linux server operating systems preferred
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, file servers, SQL databases, web servers, firewall management, router and switch configurations, scripting, and automation is preferred

We strive to offer an environment that provides our associates with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a health savings account

- 401(k) with up to 6% matching

- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

- Reynolds offers a hybrid work schedule, based on position eligibility. Following completion of your training period, eligible associates may work-from-home up to two days per week.

Company perks, including:

- Professional development and training

- Promotion from within

- Associate discounts for cell phones, cars, computers, entertainment, and much more

Facility amenities, including:

- An onsite dining facility offering complimentary breakfast and lunch

- An onsite medical center

- A wide variety of sports and social leagues to participate in after work, along with volunteering initiatives through our Associate Foundation

Reynolds and Reynolds promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Reynolds and Reynolds is an equal opportunity employer.