Systems Administrator

Jobtailor; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to manage and optimize our on-premises infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. You will handle server provisioning, access control, and routine maintenance while supporting development teams throughout project lifecycles.

The role emphasizes system performance analysis, backup management, and collaboration with stakeholders to align IT with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/CS/related field.
• At least 1 year of directly related experience in systems administration.
• Experience installing/configuring/maintaining IT and business systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and tune in-house computer systems and network connections for high availability and security.
• Plan and implement system provisioning and maintenance policies and procedures.
• Install, configure, monitor, administer, and maintain servers, printers, scanners, and applications.
• Manage workstation connectivity, communications, and Internet applications.
• Schedule and monitor backups, maintain storage health, and report metrics.
• Administer end-user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Perform server and security audits and analyze performance.
• Support capacity planning and long-term IT strategy.
• Coordinate with end users and staff to implement secure systems.

Skills

Systems Administration

Server Configuration

Network Performance Monitoring

Backup and Recovery

User Training and Support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/CS/related field

Tools

Ticket Management System

Backup Devices

Network Products

Server Hardware

Firmware

Job description

• Manage and tune in-house computer systems and network connections for high availability and security
• Plan and implement system provisioning and maintenance policies and procedures
• Install, configure, monitor, administer, and maintain servers, printers, scanners, and applications
• Manage workstation connectivity, communications, and Internet applications
• Schedule and monitor backup jobs, correct issues, report critical data metrics, and maintain storage health
• Administer end-user accounts, permissions, and access rights
• Perform server and security audits
• Analyze system, server, application, and network performance
• Support capacity planning and long-term systems and software strategy
• Support application development teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage server scalability, availability, and performance
• Configure storage for performance, backup and restore operations, and cost-effective resource utilization
• Install patches and upgrades to server hardware, firmware, and software
• Manage integration, load, stress, and user acceptance testing
• Manage physical storage media, file systems, server disk drives, and tape backup devices
• Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors for network products and services
• Monitor and test network performance and provide statistics and reports
• Assist with business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Coordinate with end users and technical staff to implement secure systems aligned with business objectives
• Generate metrics and project and operating status reports
• Provide guidance to less experienced personnel
• Support user training, documentation, and post-implementation technical assistance
• Provide service desk and technical support
• Perform routine to moderately complex systems and application problem analysis and resolution
• Maintain helpdesk records in the ticket management system
• Protect confidential organizational information

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management information systems, mathematics, information technology, computer sciences, a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least one (1) year of directly related experience in systems administration
• Experience with principles, methods, and techniques used in all phases of installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of IT and business systems
• Experience in current principles and practices of system administration
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of management, IT professionals, and end-users
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Demonstrates expertise in systems administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems, while ensuring high availability and security. Proficient in managing server performance, user access, and providing technical support aligned with business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Systems Administration
• Server Configuration
• Network Performance Monitoring
• Backup and Recovery Management
• User Training and Support

Hard Skills

• System Installation
• Configuration Management
• Server Maintenance
• Performance Analysis
• Security Audits
• Capacity Planning
• Application Support
• Backup Job SchedulingStorage Management
• Problem Analysis

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytic Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• DOD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• High Availability
• Business Continuity
• Disaster Recovery
• IT Systems
• User Acceptance Testing

Tools & Technologies

• Ticket Management System
• Backup Devices
• Network Products
• Server Hardware
• Firmware