Systems Administrator

Talentify; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an IT Administrator to support backups, both on-prem and online email systems, and hybrid IT environments. The role covers physical and virtual servers, routers, VPNs, firewalls, and security tooling for multiple sites.

You will document processes, develop IT department policies, and provide day-to-day technical support with occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to create and restore system backups and databases.
• Support for On-Premises and Online email systems in a hybrid environment.
• Maintain both virtual and physical IT environments.
• Install and support servers, network hardware and security tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and restore system backups and database backups.
• Support email system both On-Premises and Online in a hybrid environment.
• Maintain and support both virtual and physical IT environments.
• Install, maintain and support servers, network equipment and security tools.
• Manage WAN/LAN/WIFI, site-to-site VPNs and firewalls.
• Configure UPS and remote office equipment.
• Document IT processes and update policies.
• Provide technical support for IT software and equipment.
• Ensure operations align with IT Manager standards.
• Occasional after-hours work.

Skills

Backup management

Email system support

Virtualization

Physical servers

Networking (WAN/LAN/WIFI)

VPNs and firewalls

UPS sizing

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Policy development

After-hours support

Education

High School

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and restore system backups, database backups, system configuration to support daily operations.
• Support email system both On-Premises and Online in a hybrid environment. Migration, maintenance, backup and restore as necessary.
• Maintain and support both virtual and physical environments.
• Install, maintain and support: signage, antivirus, trouble call ticketing system and error reporting systems.
• Maintain and monitor modified Tier 2 Data Center and remote office equipment.
• Telephone system support, scripting and troubleshooting.
• Scheduling and installation, patches, upgrades, firmware updates for all company IT equipment.
• Design, configure, and install new servers (Physical & Virtual) along with necessary software components.
• Design, configure and install WAN, LAN, WIFI, Site-to-site VPNs and firewalls network software/hardware. Upon completion monitor, troubleshooting and repair.
• Configure and size UPS for branch offices, server room, including troubleshooting and batteries replacement.
• Make recommendations, upgrades as appropriate, for remote office equipment and network configurations.
• Document administration and security processes. Create and update company IT Department policies and procedures documents.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for IT supported software products and equipment.
• Ensure the good operation of the company’s IT department per operating procedures standards, policies and practices; and other tasks as directed by the IT Manager.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.
• Occasional after hours and overtime work.

**Please note that this role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship/assistance at this time.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Preferred

Bachelors

Experience

Required

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