Senior Systems Administrator

Talentify; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CDS Life Transitions in Webster, NY seeks a Sr. Systems Administrator to design, configure, and manage our server architecture and infrastructure. You will support critical business applications, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include deploying new servers, maintaining security, backups, and working with IT staff and vendors to implement solutions. Strong Windows Server, AD, and VMware experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement IT solutions across technologies.
• Design and deploy new servers and applications as well as enhancements to existing systems.
• Collaborate with IT department, CDS staff, vendors, and other agencies to implement solutions.
• Analyze complex business situations to recommend and implement technical solutions.
• Maintain security of servers and applications through patching and vulnerability management.
• Participate in server and security audits, backups, and recovery procedures per DR/BCP strategies.
• Provide user support and technical consultation to IT staff.
• Maintain technical and process documentation.
• Stay current with technologies and self-develop.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policies

Networking

PowerShell

Nessus

PHI/PII security

Documentation

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

VMware

AWS

Azure

Office 365

Job description

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.
• Must be able to multi-task, establish priorities, and meet deadlines, as well as work in a collaborative environment.
• 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.