System Administrator (On-site)

Santa Clara Development Corporation.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Development Corporation seeks a Systems Administrator (On-site) to maintain, upgrade and support our Windows server infrastructure, VMware environments, and network services.

You will diagnose issues, implement security measures, document procedures, and collaborate with the IT team to keep systems reliable and compliant. The role requires rotating after-hours support and weekend coverage. Experience with AD, DHCP/DNS, SQL Server, and firewall basics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in computer science or MIS with related work experience.
• Network+ and Security+ certifications required at time of or during employment; other certs are a plus.
• Vendor certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, VMware) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prioritizing IT projects and ensure services stay up-to-date.
• Maintain and monitor servers, networks, and security controls.
• Delegate tasks to Junior Systems Administrator and provide input for evaluations.
• Document procedures for logging, reporting, and monitoring of operations.
• Install and configure servers, storage, and related hardware per standards.
• Participate in after-hours on-call support and weekend rotation.

Skills

Windows Server administration

VMware / vSphere

Active Directory & Group Policy

Network / DNS / DHCP

System security & incident response

Education

Associate degree in Computer Science or MIS

Network+ and Security+ certifications

Microsoft/ Cisco/ VMware certifications

Tools

VMware

SQL Server

Cisco Meraki

Job description

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System Administrator (On-site)

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1378

SUMMARY:

The systems administrator will maintain, upgrade and provide support for SCDC software, hardware, and networks infrastructure. The systems administrator needs to be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. The individual should be able to communicate technical concerns and solution to the IT Management Team with varying degrees of technical knowledge, as well as work with individuals in all department to help resolve their technical issues. The Systems Administrator is also responsible for assisting the IT Systems and Security Engineer for maintaining SCDC network and systems infrastructure, including firewalls, testing computer equipment, backing up databases, installing and updating malware software, installing and rebuilding existing serves as well as the other processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in prioritizing and verifying completion of all Information Technology system administration projects; ensuring the Information Technology Department stays competitive and up-to-date with technology services.
• Participates in the establishment, organization, and implementation of short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement.
• Delegate assigned tasks to Junior Systems Administrator.
• Provide and input Evaluation information for Junior Systems Administrator.
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring application service operations.
• Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems.
• Ensure appropriate training initiatives for new and existing staff.
• Communicate application service incidents and problems to key stakeholders, including management, end users and business operations leaders.
• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with the standards and project/operational requirements.
• Perform daily preventive monitoring; verifying the integrity and availability of systems & applications, databases, systems, and/or key processes; reviewing system and application logs when necessary.
• Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations.
• Ensure full compliance with departmental Internal Controls, policies, procedures and regulations
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions or potential threats.
• Test and apply patches and upgrades on a regular basis to systems and applications, upgrade

administrative tools and utilities to improve existing capabilities and secure possible vulnerabilities.

• Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.
• Verify completion of scheduled jobs such as data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining general administration standards and procedures for installations, configurations, and maintenance tasks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for all production systems and active projects within the enterprise.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the internet and its workings (Firewall, IPS, Web Filtering, Security, IP Routing, VPN, Email routing, SPAM, etc.).
• Aids the Applications Administrators, Systems Administrators, and IT Support Team in administration and maintenance of applications and storage infrastructure including, but not limited to DNS, DHCP, AD, VMware, SANs.
• Keep all areas clean and sanitized as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 24 X 7 / 365 a year business setting. Must be willing to rotate, extend, and irregular schedules as required. Required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime. May be required to work odd hours to accommodate projects, system maintenance, critical issues, emergencies, etc.
• Participate in the regular on-call after hours IT support schedule.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The essential mental functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Expert knowledge of system security concerns and vulnerabilities.
• In-dept knowledge and experience with VMware.
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality regarding company information.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Must have excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a detail oriented, organized individual with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to deal with stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Must be a Team Player.
• Display strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle conflict situations.
• always available to respond to helpdesk requests after hours.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent certification training and related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Relevant technical certifications: Network+, Security+ required at time of or during employment. Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, or other relevant industry certifications a plus.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

Hands-on administration experience with Windows Server 2012/2008 required, and Microsoft Desktop support.

Windows Server Components; Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policies controls.

Server virtualization, VMware vSphere 5.5 preferred.

Microsoft Communication and Collaboration products; Exchange 2010/2013 and SharePoint 2013 configuration & administration a plus.

Remote server and system administration tools.

Database administration; SQL Server 2012/2015.

Fiber Channel or iSCSI SAN solutions and Blade Systems infrastructure.

Experience with data center infrastructure.

Cisco or Meraki networking experiences a plus.