IT System Administrator

FirstKey Homes, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstKey Homes is seeking a Systems Administrator to ensure IT infrastructure is optimized, maintained and secured. The role will analyze infrastructure needs, coordinate solution implementations, monitor systems, and troubleshoot to ensure performance and security.

The ideal candidate will have experience with endpoint management, patch deployment, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments, along with strong knowledge of Active Directory and network essentials. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience and/or education.
• Understanding of Patch Management for Endpoints and Servers.
• Experience delivering compliance metrics (% to target).
• Active Directory – Group Policy, ADUC, DNS, DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize workstations and infrastructure.
• Assist in endpoint and patch management of workstations.
• Deploy patches and applications to endpoints.
• Monitor system performance and availability in a 24x7 environment.
• Work with Cybersecurity to monitor and rectify vulnerabilities.
• Provide escalated support to IT Support Team when necessary.
• Assist in developing IT policies and practices.

Skills

Active Listening

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Systems Analysis

Service Orientation

Time Management

Speaking

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

Endpoint Central

Intune

Azure Virtual Desktop

N-Able

Veeam

Synology

Job description

The SystemsAdministratorwill ensure that FirstKey Homes’ IT infrastructure is optimized, maintained and secured. This role will analyze infrastructure needs, coordinate the implementation of solutions and equipment, monitor systems and networks and troubleshoot matters to ensure performance optimization and security.

ESSENTIALDUTIES

• Assists in themaintenanceandoptimization ofcompanyWorkstationsandvariousinfrastructure:
• Assists inendpoint management and patch management ofWorkstations:
• Leverages tools to deploy patchesand applicationsto endpoints:
• Workstations –Endpoint Central, Intune
• Assess system performanceand availabilityand recommend improvements
• Use various monitoring, logging and performance tools to verify high system performanceand availabilitywithin a 24x7 environment.
• N-Able,Endpoint Central, Intune
• Note issues with performance& availabilityand draft proposals for Leadership on steps to rectify
• Assists inmanagement ofsystem images (Golden Images) and troubleshooting imaging system issues
• Performinstallations, upgrades and configurations of various hardware and software platforms
• Perform user-level-support in FKH’s Azure Virtual Desktop VDI environments
• Assist in supporting Telecom needs
• Ensure data is handled, transferred, or processed according to legal and company guidelines
• Provide escalated support and guidance to IT Support Team when necessary
• Assist in developingIT policies and practices
• Work with Cybersecurity team to monitor and rectify vulnerabilities (vulnerability management)
• Understanding of basic Networking principles:
• TCP/IP, DNS, VLAN, DHCP
• Work alongside team-members to complete office moves and deployment of equipment to field offices.

Thisbrief summaryis not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• Average of 5-10% travel (2-4 times per year).
• May sit for several hours at a time.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,Information Technologyor equivalent work experience and/or education
• Understanding of Patch Management for Endpoints and Servers
• Understanding of DR practices, specifically within Azure (Backup, Site Recovery)
• Experience delivering compliance metrics (% to target)
• Active Directory – Group Policy, AD U&C, DNS, DHCP
• Minimum2-years’ experienceas aSystems Administrator, Desktop Support Engineer or similar role
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Hands-on experience withWindows(10,11, Server2016,2019)/Mac OS environments

PREFERREDEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certification in Microsoft or similar technologies
• Experience working in property management, real estate or similar industry
• Experience working in fast pace, high-growth company
• Hands-on experience in Business Continuity planning
• Hands-on experience in application integrations, such as SSO
• Direct experience drafting policies in various IT operational topics
• Hands-on experience in performing migrations, such as moving a workload into Azure
• Experience in configuring and managing advanced backup platforms (Synology, Veeam, etc.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Computers— Knowledge of computer/serverhardware and software, including applications.
• Proficiency with troubleshooting technical issues of various levels
• Skilled in communicating with non-technical users and management

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Active Listening— Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Learning— Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Critical Thinking— Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving— Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Troubleshooting— Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Systems Analysis— Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Service Orientation— Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Time Management— Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Speaking— Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing— Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

WORK STYLES & BEHAVIORS

• Attention to Detail— Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability— Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Cooperation— Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Stress Tolerance— Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Adaptability/Flexibility— Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

FirstKey Homes is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employmenton the basis ofrace, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.