Senior Systems Administrator

Cds Monarch, Inc.; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CDS Life Transitions is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Webster, NY to design, configure, and administer our server infrastructure. The role involves supporting critical business applications, troubleshooting, and implementing proactive maintenance to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with Active Directory, Windows Server, and VMware, plus cloud experience (AWS/Azure/Office 365). Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent.
• Five or more years of experience administering Active Directory, Windows, and VMware.
• Cloud implementation or support experience preferred (AWS/Azure/Office 365).
• MCSE, CCNA, or VCP preferred but not required.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise IT solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, and implementation for IT solutions across technologies.
• Design and deploy new servers and applications; enhance existing ones.
• Collaborate with IT staff, vendors, and other agencies to implement solutions.
• Analyze complex business situations to recommend technical solutions.
• Maintain server and application security through vulnerability management and patching.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity processes and audits.
• Provide professional, timely support to users and customers.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to IT staff.
• Maintain technical and process documentation; stay current with technologies.

Skills

Active Directory

Windows Server

Group Policy

Networking

PowerShell

Vulnerability Scanning

PHI/PII Handling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

VMware

AWS

Azure

Office 365

Job description

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Senior Systems Administrator

Webster, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4585

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Summary:

The Sr. Systems Administrator will be responsible for designing, configuring, and administration of CDS Life Transitions server architecture and infrastructure. This includes working collaboratively to configure and support critical business applications as well as troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate in planning, design, and implementation for IT solutions in a variety technologies.
• Design and deploy new servers and applications as well as enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems.
• Collaborate with IT department, CDS staff, vendors, and other agencies to implement solutions.
• Analyze complex business situations in order to recommend and implement technical solutions.
• Maintain security of servers and applications through a combination of vulnerability scans and regular patching, utilizing a proactive approach.
• Participate in server and security audits, system backup procedures, and recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Work with colleagues and users/customers to provide professional, courteous, and timely support and service as needed.
• Provide technical consultation, training, and support to other IT staff.
• Regularly maintain technical and process documentation.
• Work independently to maintain knowledge and skills and remain current with technologies.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Windows Active Directory, Group Policies.
• Knowledge of networking principles (DNS, DHCP, VPN, Firewalls) and equipment (routers, switches, WAPs, etc).
• Experience with Endpoint Protection Software (Anti-virus, Anti-malware, HIPS, etc).
• Experience with Windows Powershell, including ability to write and modify scripts for automating repetitive tasks.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation using Nessus or similar tools.
• Experience working in environment with PHI, PII or other sensitive information.
• Mustbeableto multi-task,establishpriorities,andmeetdeadlines,aswellasworkinacollaborativeenvironment.
• Ability to lead others in implementation efforts and technology related projects as well as mentor other staff in similar positins.
• Self-starter who can learn and understand new technology quickly and independently.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years experience administering Active Directory, Windows, and VMWare.
• Cloud Implementation and support experience preferred (AWS/Azure/Office 365).
• MCSE, CCNA, or VCP preferred, but not necessary.
• Proven experience executing enterprise solutions in a fast paced, technologically diverse environment.

CDS Life Transitions is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 585-386-1606.