Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior System Administrator to join our team.  As a Senior System Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our on-premise datacenter infrastructure with a focus on security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while minimizing impact to user workflows. You will work closely with other IT professionals, developers, and project managers to ensure that the IT infrastructure meets the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s datacenter infrastructure
2. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the security and reliability of the IT infrastructure
3. Manage and maintain our virtualization platforms
4. Manage and maintain various server operating systems
5. Implement and debug network infrastructure in conjunction with our network administration team
6. Manage and maintain our storage infrastructure and SAN devices
7. Manage and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions
8. Develop and implement automation solutions using scripting languages to maximize efficiency and minimize errors
9. Provide support to other IT Support Specialists with more complex issues
10. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users
11. Develop and maintain system documentation and configuration information

Qualifications

Required Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Informatics, Computer Information Technology, or related field
2. 5-7 years of experience in system administration or a related field
3. Expertise in virtualization platforms, including VMware and XenServer
4. Expertise in operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
5. Strong foundation in networking, including familiarity with enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and gateways
6. Solid understanding of storage infrastructure, including iSCSI and SAN/NAS devices
7. Expertise in backup and disaster recovery solutions
8. Strong foundation in scripting languages, including Bash, PowerShell, Perl, and Python
9. Expertise in unattended installers
10. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
12. Possess a current or willing to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification

Desired Skills

1. Excellent customer service skills
2. Experience with system architecture and power distribution
3. Experience with Dell storage product lines
4. Experience with Apache web servers
5. Experience with Splunk
6. Experience in risk management frameworks, cybersecurity, and encryption algorithms
7. Experience with policy and procedure documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
8. Experience with CMMC and NIST publications, including NIST 800-171