Senior System Administrator

TempWorks Software, Inc; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting technology firm is seeking an IT professional to maintain essential infrastructure and spearhead disaster recovery strategies. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in IT, alongside strong knowledge of technology and cybersecurity. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $112,000.00 to $176,000.00/yr based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT roles (typically 7+ years).
• Demonstrated success in maintaining IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain essential IT infrastructure and applications.
• Implement and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery.
• Assist with server administration and monthly maintenance.
• Participate in IT projects and help desk requests.

Skills

Understanding of technology trends

Knowledge of IT infrastructure

Experience in cybersecurity and compliance

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Science

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by TempWorks Software, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $112,000.00/yr - $176,000.00/yr

Compensation

See base pay range above.

Responsibilities

• Maintain essential IT infrastructure and minimum requirements, including operating systems, security tools, applications, email systems, laptops, and software


• Implement and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery processes


• Assist with monthly maintenance


• Perform server administration tasks; research event-log warnings and errors; monitor data-center health


• Maintain asset tracking for both hardware and software used by the business


• Assist in purchase request process for all hardware and software purchases


• Participate in incident response according to business needs


• Execute on help desk requests and participate in larger IT projects and initiatives


• Work with internal and external partners to communicate request ticket statuses, activities, and implementation


• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technology trends, emerging tools, and their potential application to business operations


• Moderate knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud computing


• Experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance frameworks


• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR applicable certificates


• CompTIA A+ or equivalent


• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent


• Proven experience (typically 7+ years) in IT roles


• Demonstrated success in maintaining IT systems


• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Servier, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365 strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Position Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Information Technology


• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting