System Administrator

Talentify; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a System Administrator in Philadelphia to maintain and secure the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and software.

You will install and configure hardware and software, manage user access, perform backups, monitor performance, and provide end-user support. The role emphasizes security, documentation, and collaboration with network engineers to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience administering enterprise IT environments.
• Understanding of access control and security policies.
• Ability to monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure system security and efficiency.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Creating user accounts and managing access control.
• Installing and upgrading software and operating systems.
• Performing regular backups and ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborating with network engineers to ensure smooth operation of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Providing technical support and guidance to users.
• Documenting system configurations and changes.
• Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect systems and data.
• Conducting periodic system audits and ensuring compliance with security policies.

Skills

System administration

Security best practices

User management

Backup & recovery

Job description

A System Administrator, often abbreviated as sysadmin, is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers. Their primary duties include:

• Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure system security and efficiency.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Creating user accounts and managing access control.
• Installing and upgrading software and operating systems.
• Performing regular backups and ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborating with network engineers to ensure smooth operation of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Providing technical support and guidance to users.
• Documenting system configurations and changes.
• Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect systems and data.
• Conducting periodic system audits and ensuring compliance with security policies.

EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”