Systems Administrator - Contract

World Wide Technology; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wide Technology has an opening for a Systems Administrator (Contractor) at our St. Louis, MO headquarters.

The role focuses on designing, coordinating, and implementing IT infrastructure for new offices domestically and internationally, including networks, UC, and end-user computing. The ideal candidate will possess project management skills, strong communication, and a demonstrated ability to travel and adapt to evolving technologies.

Qualifications

• Networking configuration incl. IP subnetting, wireless, routing, switching, IP telephony, and voice/video deployment.
• Understanding of ordering, installing and maintaining telecom circuits and equipment.
• Passport required and willingness to travel 15–50% of the time.
• Available for limited afterhours support including weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and install IT equipment into cabinets.

Responsibilities

• Create the IT network and unified communications design for projects based on predefined standards.
• Travel to domestic and international World Wide Technology facilities to deploy IT infrastructure for new offices, remodels, and moves.
• Provide technical support for network, unified communications equipment, printers, conference room technology, low voltage design, Windows and Mac PCs.
• Coordinate the ordering, configuration, inventory, and shipment of equipment.
• Order, track, and implement telecommunication circuits.
• Create and maintain documentation associated with the projects implemented.
• Perform training for employees on enterprise voice, video, and end user computing offerings.
• Administer data centers by installing IT equipment, cabling, and maintaining documentation.
• Server administration, patching, and maintenance.
• Work closely with employees to resolve pain points and stay updated on technology trends.

Skills

Networking concepts

IP subnetting

Wireless networking

IP telephony

Voice & video equipment

Project management

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

Two years of college or equivalent

Tools

Telecom circuits equipment

Unified communications equipment

Job description

Systems Administrator - Contractor

Onsite Location: St. Louis, MO

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen.Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 14,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 15 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

World Wide Technology has an opening for a Systems Administrator within the IT Data Center and Facilities Team located at our headquarters in St. Louis, MO.

Description

This position is responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of the IT infrastructure for our new offices both domestically and internationally. Skills to include the analysis, planning, and deployment of network, unified communications, and general end user computing technologies based on predefined standards. This individual will also be responsible for the ordering of the telecommunication circuits and IT related network and unified communications equipment for the projects.

The ideal candidate will have both technical and project management skills along with excellent communications skills. Must have ability and motivation to expand technical knowledge and skills through a combination of formal training, self-directed training and on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Create the IT network and unified communications design for projects based on predefined standards.
• Travel to domestic and international World Wide Technology facilities to deploy IT infrastructure for new offices, remodels, and moves.
• Have knowledge and ability to provide technical support for network, unified communications equipment, printers, conference room technology, low voltage design, Windowsand Mac PCs.
• Coordinate the ordering, configuration, inventory, and shipment of equipment.
• Order, track,and implement telecommunication circuits.
• Create and maintain documentation associated with the projects implemented.
• Perform individual and group training for our employees on utilizing enterprise voice, video, and end user computing offerings.
• Administer corporate data centers byinstalling IT equipment in cabinets, installing cabling, assisting with troubleshooting, designing cabinet power requirements and maintaining documentation.
• Server administration, patching, and maintenance.
• Work closely with our employees to understand and resolve pain points within our environment.
• Stay abreast of the markets and changing technologies over time.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Understanding of networking configuration to include IP sub-netting, wireless, routing, switching, IP telephony, and the deployment of voice and video equipment.
• Understanding of ordering, installing and maintaining telecommunication circuits and associated equipment.
• Two years of college or equivalent post-high school education.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with no restrictions and possess reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain a passport and travel 15%-50% of the time – sometimes on short notice.
• Available for limited afterhours support including weekends and holidays.
• A self-starter with a strong desire to learn.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interact with vendors and coworkers with a positive attitude and a desire to provide excellent customer services.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and install IT equipment into cabinets.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• 3+ years of IT-related experience.
• 3+ years of experience in managing networks or working with unified communication equipment.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $40 per hour - $50 per hour. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [e-mail] .

WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-800-432-7008 and ask for Human Resources.