Systems Administrator I — Server & Infrastructure Support

Kenan Advantage Group; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group in North Canton, OH, seeks a Systems Administrator to maintain and support our server infrastructure. The role requires hands-on management of Windows Server environments and collaboration with IT teams.

You will monitor performance, apply patches, manage AD, DNS and DHCP, and ensure documentation and disaster recovery plans are up to date. A strong communicator with a proactive mindset will thrive in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years as a Systems Administrator.
• Knowledge of Windows 2008/2012, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP required.
• MCSA preferred but not required.
• Citrix XenApp 6.5 and/or VMware ESXi 5.5 experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to meet established deliverable dates and project schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotating server environment support, including responding to incoming calls and/or e-mails regarding hardware or software issues.
• Monitor server systems performance and provide performance reports to management.
• Perform analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex problems.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform server security patching.
• Practice hardware asset management, including maintenance of hardware inventory.
• Liaise with helpdesk support staff on server-related issues and assist development staff to provision and maintain development servers and systems.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of documentation, procedures manuals, and help sheets for server software installations.
• Aid in development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and respond to outages per plans.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

VMware ESXi

Citrix XenApp

Education

MCSA certification

Tools

VMware ESXi 5.5

Citrix XenApp 6.5

Job description

Kenan Advantage Group in North Canton, OH, seeks a Systems Administrator to maintain and support our server infrastructure. The role requires hands-on management of Windows Server environments and collaboration with IT teams.

You will monitor performance, apply patches, manage AD, DNS and DHCP, and ensure documentation and disaster recovery plans are up to date. A strong communicator with a proactive mindset will thrive in this fast-paced setting.