System Administrator

OATI; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A technology company in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced System Administrator to manage and troubleshoot network systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in system administration, excellent communication skills, and 24/7 availability for on-call support. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience or industry certifications.
• 24/7 availability for on-call rotation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, manage, and troubleshoot network systems.
• Respond to incidents with timely resolutions.
• Support 24/7 on-call rotation and overnight support.

Skills

Windows Server – Advanced installation

SQL Server – Installation

IIS – Installation and configuration

Active Directory – User management

Scripting – Task automation

Virtualization – ESXi experience

Troubleshooting server hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related

CompTIA Server+/Cloud+

Job description

Open Access Technology International (OATI) is a leading technology partner with a culture of collaboration and growth.

The OATI System Administration team is expanding and we are looking for a skilled System Administrator to support our advanced Energy Industry applications and core systems infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, manage, monitor and troubleshoot a variety of network systems and server environments.
• Install, configure and support OATI’s Energy Industry applications with internal Development staff.
• Respond to incidents and provide timely resolutions to production issues.
• Support 24/7 on‑call rotation and be available for overnight and weekend support.
• Collaborate with IT and Development teams to automate tasks and improve system reliability.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience or industry certifications/degree (CompTIA Server+/Cloud+, A.S./A.A.S. in Information Technology, System Administration, Computer Science, or related; Bachelor’s preferred).
• 24/7 availability as part of an on‑call rotation.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Acceptable background investigation report.
• Local to MN.

Preferred Skills

• Windows Server – Advanced installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• SQL Server – Installation and configuration.
• IIS – Installation and configuration of websites and FTP sites.
• Active Directory – User and group creation, GPO management.
• Scripting – Ability to write and deploy scripts for task automation and system administration.
• Virtualization – Creating and managing guests in a virtualized environment; ESXi experience preferred.
• Hardware – Troubleshooting and repairing server hardware.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities.

Bonus Skills

• SAN – Storage administration and troubleshooting on EMC, 3PAR, and other vendors.
• Email – Management, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Microsoft Exchange and message hygiene gateway products.
• Monitoring Systems – Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold and similar SNMP/WMI monitoring.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($55,000–$90,000 annually).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Opportunities for career development and promotion.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to [e-mail] or visit www.oati.com/careers.

OATI is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or protected Veteran status.

OATI is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Personnel Services Department at 763.201.2000 x 1262 or [e-mail].

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time