Systems Administrator I

Ntiva, Inc.; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401k + company-matched contributions

Group Life and AD&D coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

HSA Options / PPO Options

Employee Assistance Program

PTO, VTO, holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

Referral bonus

Promotion and advancement

Job summary

Ntiva, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator I for the Kansas City area. The role focuses on day-to-day support desk tickets, first contact for client-initiated requests, and adherence to SLAs with an emphasis on first-touch resolution.

The position is hybrid with 70% remote and 30% onsite, based in our Kansas City office. Candidates should have strong Microsoft Desktop/Server experience, familiarity with firewalls, switches, WAPs, and MS Exchange/Office 365.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Help Desk experience.
• Experience supporting, administration and troubleshooting Microsoft Desktop and Server operating systems and applications.
• Familiarity with network hardware (Firewalls, Managed Switches, WAPs).
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Exchange and Office365 and related e-mail technology.
• Ability to navigate Hyper-V console to troubleshoot storage and availability issues in regard to virtual machines.
• Ability to provide escalation support.
• Ability to identify imminent failures and elevate as needed.
• Generate and provide vendor access accounts following industry security best practices.
• Create limited domain user accounts and delegating local server administration as needed.
• Provide a secure remote access method as appropriate.
• Ability to optimize, apply, filter group policies both by item level filtering and by security groups.
• Ability to audit and implement "need to know" permission/access control.
• Share drive permissions.
• Make efficient use of security groups (eg not use the default Domain Users group).
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of at least one cloud platform and how to navigate its console.

Responsibilities

• Accept overflow of incoming client calls. Provide service or route as needed.
• Follow processes and procedures for movement of client service requests within and out of the department
• Recognize opportunities and update infrastructure documentation
• Service request ownership
• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring problems
• Recognize lapses in system requirements, processes, and design specs based on organizational needs, security/compliance policy, and industry trends
• Perform software upgrades
• Troubleshoot client issues, finding root cause and resolving
• Knowledge of and adherence to industry best practices regarding security
• Provide technical leadership both internally and externally
• Use client reports as starting point, find evidence then perform root cause analyses
• Work within the parameters of the position regarding time invested in resolving client requests

Skills

Help Desk experience

Microsoft Desktop

Microsoft Server

Network familiarity

MS Exchange

Office 365

Hyper-V

Security best practices

Remote access

SOP creation

Vendor access

VOIP support

Mac OSX support

Tools

Firewalls

Managed Switches

WAPs

Virtualization

Job description

Are you looking for limitless career opportunities with a company that values growth, innovation, and teamwork? At Ntiva, we’re more than a Managed Services Provider, we’re a community dedicated to helping each other, our clients, and their businesses thrive both personally and professionally. Ntiva is a culture of people who are passionate about the work…and each other.

Our clients view us as an essential part of their teams, relying on us for strategic guidance, fast solutions to complex challenges, and proactive support. With strategic locations across the U.S. and leadership from our founder, Steven Freidkin, we’re on the front lines of a fast-paced industry, facing cybersecurity threats and rapid technology changes together.

If you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and enjoy going above and beyond, we’d love to meet you. Come explore one of our many opportunities and grow with us!

This position is posted to meet state regulatory requirements. A qualified internal candidate has been identified for this role, though all qualified applicants will be considered.

How You’ll Make An Impact

As the Systems Administrator I, you will be responsible for day-to-day support desk tickets. You are the first point of contact for client-initiated tickets. The primary focus is working on tickets within the allowed time frame also respecting SLO. The focus is also to try and prevent further escalations of a ticket and provide first touch resolution. Quality of service and response time is key. The ideal candidate would have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment quickly and effectively switching from task to task.

Location and Work Expectations

• This exciting opportunity is based in our Kansas City office and includes travel to client sites throughout the area, offering a dynamic and immersive work experience.


• This is a hybrid position with 70% of work performed remotely and 30% onsite with clients.


• Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle. Travel may require up to 1.5hr drive to the location.

What You Will Be Doing

• Accept overflow of incoming client calls. Provide service or route as needed.


• Follow processes and procedures for movement of client service requests within and out of the department


• Recognize opportunities and update infrastructure documentation


• Service request ownership


• Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring problems


• Recognize lapses in system requirements, processes, and design specs based on organizational needs, security/compliance policy, and industry trends


• Perform software upgrades


• Troubleshoot client issues, finding root cause and resolving


• Knowledge of and adherence to industry best practices regarding security


• Provide technical leadership both internally and externally


• Use client reports as starting point, find evidence then perform root cause analyses


• Work within the parameters of the position regarding time invested in resolving client requests

You’ll be successful in this role if you have

• 2-3 years Help Desk experience


• Technical experience supporting, administration and troubleshooting Microsoft Desktop and Server operating systems and applications


• Familiarity with network hardware (Firewalls, Managed Switches, WAPs)


• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Exchange and Office365 and related e-mail technology


• Ability to navigate Hyper-V console to troubleshoot storage and availability issues in regard to virtual machines.


• Ability to provide escalation support


• Ability to identify imminent failures and elevate as needed


• Generate and provide vendor access accounts following industry security best practices


• Create limited domain user accounts and delegating local server administration as needed


• Provide a secure remote access method as appropriate


• Ability to optimize, apply, filter group policies both by item level filtering and by security groups


• Ability to audit and implement "need to know" permission/access control


• Share drive permissions


• Make efficient use of security groups (eg not use the default Domain Users group)


• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of at least one cloud platform and how to navigate its console.


• Ability to identify misconfigured services or applications and elevate as needed


• Ability to review, refine and create SOPs


• User creation/departures


• Software deployments


• VOIP phone support


• Apple Mac OSX support

Required Language Skills

• Ability to communicate professionally, in English, both written and orally


• Ability to write business correspondence and process procedures


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public

Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employee and family


• 401k + company-matched contributions 4% match on 5% contribution - no vesting period! (Employee and Company contribute after 90 days)


• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage (company provided)


• Short-Term (voluntary enrollment) and Long-Term Disability coverage (company provided)


• Health Savings Account (HSA) Options / PPO Options


• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Volunteer Time Off (VTO) + 8 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Generous Employee Referral Program - cash bonus for successful referrals!


• Dynamic Recognition and Rewards


• Clear Promotion and Advancement Tracks


• Work with Industry-Leading Talent

The base pay range for this position is expected to be between $50,000.00 and $64,000.00 per year. The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, and PTO. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Work Authorization Criteria: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Due to federal government contract obligations, this position requires U.S. citizenship.

Workspace Requirements And Remote Work Policy: Team members must establish a dedicated safe workspace that is free from distractions, hazards, and that is secure from unauthorized access. This includes following Ntiva’s IT User and Security Policies that include but are not limited to password-protecting all equipment, keeping confidential and proprietary documents secure, refraining from using public Wi-Fi, having adequate arrangements in place to avoid significant interruptions from caregiving responsibilities during work hours (except in emergency situations with manager approval). Any remote work away from a team member’s normal expected dedicated safe workspace must be requested by team member, is subject to review by management, and must adhere to Ntiva policies and procedures.

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: At Ntiva, we are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming work environment for all employees and job applicants. We firmly believe that a diverse workforce fosters a wider range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas that lead to increased creativity, innovation, and problem-solving capabilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We prohibit discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, hair length, protective hairstyles, organ donor status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 11/6/26.