Senior Systems Administrator

32bjfunds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

32BJ Benefit Funds is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage an enterprise Windows-based infrastructure and related Microsoft technologies. The role covers Azure, VMware, Exchange, AD, GPO, SAN storage, backups, and DR, with potential leadership on infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 8 years in IT with extensive Windows/server administration, and hands-on experience across virtualization, security, and disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• Requires 8 years of IT experience with 5–8 years in system administration of a Windows environment, including AD/GPO, Exchange, VMware, and SQL databases.
• Azure migration, implementation and support experience required.
• Automation (PowerShell) a plus; SharePoint admin experience is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Ability to diagnose and triage issues across multiple IT tiers.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support Windows Server and related software/hardware.
• Manage Funds’ servers and virtualization (VMware).
• Implement backups to disk and tape and ensure DR readiness.
• Design and implement hardware load balancing and clustering.
• Maintain SAN storage, security, and database administration.
• Monitor server environments and apply patches post-testing.
• Provide after-hours and on-call support as needed.
• Lead infrastructure projects and document changes and policies.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware

Azure

SQL Server

Backup & Recovery

PowerShell

Email Security/Archival

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Windows Certifications

Azure Certifications

VMware Certifications

Job description

Job Code 329

Department Name IT Infrastructure

Reports To Team Lead, Systems Administrators

FLSA Status Exempt

Union Code N/A

Management No

About Us:

Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 185,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services. Through our commitment, we embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST). By following our core values, employees are open to different and new ways of doing things, take active steps to improve the organization, create an environment of trust and respect, approach their work with the intent of a positive outcome, and work collaboratively with colleagues.

The Funds oversees and manages $11 billion of dollars in assets, which are made up of many, varied and complex funds. The dollars come from a number of sources, including the property owners who pay into the funds on behalf of their employees, and as such, requires those who oversee and manage the money to be highly skilled financial management people.

32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to further help the lives of our hard-working members and their families. We use cutting edge technology such as: M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more.

Please take a moment to watch our video to learn more about our culture and contributions to our members: youtu.be/hYNdMGLn19A

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Team Lead, System Administrators, the Senior Systems Administrator serves as the hands-on senior systems administrator for managing an enterprise Microsoft Windows system infrastructure, and supporting systems implementation related Microsoft Azure, VMware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory and GPO, SAN storage, Backup/Recovery, Server and Application Monitoring Tools, Barracuda Email Security/Archival System, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint and Disaster Recovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and support Windows Server including software and hardware installation/configuration;
• Install, administer, configure, troubleshoot and support all Funds’ servers;
• Design, Implement and troubleshoot virtualization using VMware;
• Implement, support and maintain backups to disk and tape of servers, applications and databases;
• Implement hardware load balancing and Oracle and Microsoft clustering;
• Understand, maintain, and support database administration, security and storage including SAN;
• Maintain server environment stability through review of monitoring tools and application of patches after testing;
• Perform database administration tasks include configuration management, backup/recovery, performance optimization, and space management;
• Provide support after hours, on weekends and through on-call rotation;
• Participate in infrastructure design planning and implementation;
• Lead Infrastructure projects, and perform project management tasks as required;
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently;
• Document all routine tasks, incidents, change management scheduling and tracking, and database policies, standards;
• Partner with vendor operations groups in delivery IT services to the Funds;
• Cross-train and instruct other IT team members on specialized skills/training;
• Perform tasks as required by management/supervisory staff;
• Provide support after hours, on weekends and through on-call rotation.

Qualifications (Competencies):

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.

• Requires 8 years of experience in information technology, with at least 5-8 years of experience in system administration of a MS Windows environment including, Windows server and application platform design, migration and deployments; Software and hardware installation/configuration; Exchange Server, Active Directory/GPO, Patch Management, Backup/Recovery, VMware installation, administration and support; Disaster recovery solutions, Server and Application Monitoring tools, Email security/archival system, and MS SQL databases, preferred.
• Experience with Azure migration, implementation and support required.
• Automation (PowerShell, etc.) a plus
• Microsoft SharePoint administration is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting/performance tuning skills required.
• Ability to diagnose problems and triage/resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, middleware, or storage tiers).

Soft Skills (Interpersonal Skills):

• Detail oriented with excellent organization and analytical skills;
• Ability to plan, take initiatives to accomplish objectives in timely fashion, and work independently;
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project team members, supervisors, and other employees.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Reasoning Ability:

High

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Microsoft Windows, Azure and VMware certifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, Walking, Climbing or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling
• Over 2/3 of the time: Talking or Hearing
• 100% of the time: Using Hands

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1/3 to 2/3 of the time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, exposure to radiation, moderate noise.