Sr. Systems Administrator - Remote

Huron; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector seeks a Lead Hosting Engineer to enhance organizational effectiveness and improve client outcomes. This senior associate level position involves system administration, active client communication, and the development of innovative methodologies while contributing to the overall mission of improving higher education institutions.

Benefits

Annual incentive compensation program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Flexible work hours with occasional weekend work

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in hosting services or similar position.
• Ability to install, configure, and administer Windows Server and SQL Server.
• Understanding of networking concepts like DNS, Virtualization, and Firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Lead System and Network Administrator operational activities.
• Conduct daily review and analysis of server operations.
• Assist with 24/7 on-call coverage and resolve client issues.

Skills

Microsoft software administration

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Four-year technical degree in Computer Science

Job description

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.

Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.

You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

Within our Research Enterprise Solutions team, you’ll work with hospitals, universities, cancer centers and research institutions to provide flexible, scalable, and configurable solutions to streamline workflow and relieve administrative burden to free up time for what matters most – the research mission

Job Overview:

As a Lead Hosting Engineer, you will provide daily System and Network Administrator operational activities as a part of the Huron Customer Success team. The position requires daily review, analysis, decision making, and reporting on server and network operations as well as client communication and planning for new deployments, updates, configuration changes, and technology improvements.

You will be responsible for leading discussions around development of methodology & work product innovations, and expected to effectively communicate project status including achievements, risks, and roadblocks to all levels. The role requires someone who can anticipate and adapt to changing technologies and quickly escalate technical risks to technical solution leads and/or project managers.

In addition, your day to day could include the following: assisting with researching, analyzing, and resolving client reported issues; continually improving internal hosting processes through development of new processes, tools and job aids; and assisting with 24/7 on-call hosting coverage as needed.

You’ll be part of the Huron Higher Education team with opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow while impacting some of the most prestigious higher education and research institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required :

• Must be a U.S. citizen and reside within the United States

• Four-year technical degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems or equivalent professional experience

• 5-7 years’ experience in a data center, hosting services, or similar position

• Ability to install, configure, and administer Microsoft software, including Windows Server, and SQL Server

• Understanding of Domains, Virtualization, Firewalls, Routing, Ports, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) Gateways, and Monitoring tools (e.g., Metron)

• Ability to interpret various logs, such as Internet Information Services / Server (IIS), Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP), and Event Logs

• Ability to manage and execute targeted projects independently and keep key stakeholders informed of progress, risks and barriers

• Assist with 24/7 on-call support coverage

• Willingness to perform occasional weekend work (typically once per month), with flexibility to adjust hours in subsequent weeks

• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience with scripting, PowerShell, and other tool automation skills are a plus

• Experience managing infrastructure in an AWS data center environment

• Passion for automation and optimization of tools and processes.

The estimated base salary for this job is $95,000 - $130,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $106,400 - $153,400. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position Level Senior Associate Country United States of America