System Administrator

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an IT Security & Systems Administrator to manage servers, networks, and security across the organization. You will implement vulnerability controls, perform patch management, and ensure robust disaster recovery plans while coordinating with different teams.

The role requires strong collaboration and leadership to advance security posture and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will monitor performance, document procedures, and respond to security events, with a focus

Qualifications

• Experience with network and application vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge of security frameworks.
• Ability to communicate vulnerabilities to all areas of the company.
• Lead monthly patch management meetings and follow-ups.
• Provide cybersecurity recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers, networks, and IT systems for optimal performance.
• Install, configure, and update software and hardware components.
• Monitor system performance and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Enforce security practices: firewalls, backups, access controls.
• Provide user technical support and resolve issues promptly.
• Perform system backups and disaster recovery procedures.
• Manage user accounts and permissions with proper access controls.
• Collaborate with IT teams on upgrades and enhancements.
• Document configurations and troubleshooting procedures for the team.
• Respond to system alerts and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and attract integration with on-prem systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Be reachable for upgrades, outages, and changes during non-working hours.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Problem-Solving

Tools

Server Administration

Network Management

Software Installation

System Audits

Disaster Recovery Procedures

Security Frameworks

Vulnerability Scanning

Patch Management

Infrastructure Architecture

Change Management

Antivirus Software

Firewalls

Cloud-Based Infrastructure

Microsoft Office

Network Monitoring Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers, networks, and other IT systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Install, configure, and update software and hardware components for systems.
• Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Ensure system security by implementing best practices for firewalls, antivirus software, backups, and user access controls.
• Provide technical support for users, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner.
• Perform system backups and disaster recovery procedures.
• Manage user accounts and permissions, ensuring proper access control and security compliance.
• Collaborate with IT teams to plan and implement software and system upgrades or enhancements.
• Document system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and other relevant information for team use.
• Assist with network management, ensuring seamless connectivity across the organization.
• Respond to system alerts and perform root cause analysis on issues to prevent recurrence.
• Manage cloud-based infrastructure and services (if applicable), ensuring integration with on-premises systems.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Must be accessible via mobile services (i.e. text, voice, data) during non-working hours for upgrades, system outages, and configuration changes.

Requirements

• Experience working with network and application vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge and understanding of security frameworks.
• Capable of communicating directly with all areas of the company regarding vulnerabilities and risk.
• Ability to lead monthly patch management meetings and follow-up meetings to ensure patches for servers and endpoints are being implemented timely.
• Knowledge and understanding of application and network security threats and vulnerabilities to be able to provide cybersecurity recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to work closely with infrastructure and application teams to advise and support remediation efforts to close vulnerability exposure to new threats in the wild and verify the organization’s security posture against them.
• Capable of serving as a point of contact for new and existing vulnerability-related questions/issues.
• Ability to provide and present security metrics to management related to risks across the environment.
• Perform regular and critical maintenance activities on security systems as required.
• Ability to research and conduct security assessments on new and existing vendors to ensure their security controls align with best practice standards.
• Work directly with business areas and their vendors to identify and resolve risks.
• Knowledge and understanding of security policies and standards.
• Ability to follow Project Management practices for implementing projects and changes.
• Skilled in maintaining technical documentation and designing procedures for new technology.
• Capable of preparing system charts, workflow diagrams, and cost-benefit analysis summaries.
• Strong leadership and meeting participation skills.
• Ability to stay updated on technology developments.
• Proven experience in mentoring and providing training.
• Proficient in using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Understanding of essential business operations.
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure architecture (database, messaging, security, OS, networks, storage, business continuity/disaster recovery).
• Ability to evaluate infrastructure processes and conduct gap analysis.
• Familiar with industry architecture standards.
• Proficient in Change Management/Release processes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in system administration, network security, and vulnerability management, with a strong focus on implementing best practices and maintaining optimal performance across IT systems. Proficient in technical documentation, project management, and providing training to enhance team capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• System Administration
• Network Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Technical Documentation
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Server Administration
• Network Management
• Software Installation
• System Audits
• Disaster Recovery Procedures
• Security Frameworks
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Patch Management
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Change Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Security Policies
• Risk Management
• Compliance Standards
• Business Continuity
• IT Systems

Tools & Technologies

• Antivirus Software
• Firewalls
• Cloud-Based Infrastructure
• Microsoft Office
• Network Monitoring Tools