System Administrator

Prestige Staffing; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a System Administrator III in St. Louis, Missouri. This role offers the potential for a hybrid work schedule and requires strong IT infrastructure knowledge with at least 5 years of experience in networking. Candidates should have CCNA certification and be adept at managing various technical infrastructures, contributing to documentation and relationships with business teams. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CCNA or comparable industry certification is required.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology with emphasis on IT Infrastructure Networking.
• Experience with designing, configuring, installing, and maintaining LAN/WAN infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the technology infrastructure supporting business operations.
• Contribute to documenting and maintaining the network infrastructure.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex network and server issues.

Skills

Networking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

CCNA or comparable industry certification

5+ years of experience in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Server operating systems

Veeam Backup and Replication

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

System Administrator III – Potential for Hybrid Schedule

Do you have a passion for IT infrastructure that includes different network technologies, servers, and software? We’re hiring a System Administrator III. If you possess:

• A strong background in networking with a desire to grow your skillset
• Proficiency in establishing and maintaining the technology infrastructure that supports business operations
• A drive to contribute to the design and execution of technology modernization initiatives

This could be a great fit for you! This role offers the potential for a hybrid schedule.

What you will do:

• Establish and manage the technology infrastructure that supports business operations (hardware, networks, operating systems, systems middleware, and telecommunications)
• Contribute to documenting, monitoring, and maintaining the network infrastructure and improving its posture
• Build and maintain relationships with internal leadership, business teams, IT, and external vendors
• Serve as an escalation point to diagnose complex network and server issues, identifying causes and developing remediation strategies
• Assist the management of the server environment—including creating new virtual machines, upgrading management software, troubleshooting infrastructure, and closely monitoring resource usage
• Understand business requirements and effectively design, communicate, and deliver solutions to both technical and business audiences
• Offer technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to peers as required

Required Qualifications

• CCNA or comparable industry certification
• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology with an emphasis on IT Infrastructure Networking
• 3+ years of experience with designing, configuring, installing, maintaining, and tuning LAN/WAN infrastructure components
• Experience with Microsoft Server operating systems and solid grasp of Active Directory and Group Policy in a multi-domain, geographically separated environment
• Solid TCP/IP network knowledge and troubleshooting skills, with an understanding of DHCP, WINS, and DNS network services
• Strong working knowledge of backup concepts and best practices—preferably experienced using Veeam Backup and Replication software
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Understanding of SAN and storage architecture
• Knowledge of wireless networking including managing, troubleshooting, and best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cooperative teamwork skills, excellent problem-solving ability, high degree of flexibility, and the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
• Must be detail-oriented and able to identify, prioritize, and complete tasks on deadline
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment