System Administrator

Job Title: Sr. Systems Admin

Reports To: (Software Engineering Manager)

Work Location: Hybrid

Status: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Position Description:

Top 3-5 Must-Have Skills:

• 1. VMware
• 2. MS Active Directory
• 3. Security background
• 4. Self Sufficient
• 5. Self Starter

Certifications or Degrees Required:

• Bachelor's Degree bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer
• Information Systems, or related Preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Basic Job Functions:

• The Senior Systems Administrator possesses a broad understanding of hardware and software technology and its application in a business environment.
• The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for designing and supporting all key infrastructure components of the Virtual and Windows environment including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCOM and SCCM.
• The Administrator's skills must also include expert knowledge of PowerShell and other automation methods. The Administrator's must be proficient in with a virtual and windows platform environment.
• The Senior Systems Administer also performs investigation, diagnostic testing and repair/ resolution of system, hardware, software and infrastructure.
• Support and maintain a complex Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure.
• Support and maintain the virtual and physical server platforms and environments.
• Create system automations using PowerShell and other scripting languages leveraging orchestration tools to drive consistency and compliance.
• Install and maintain 3rd party applications in support of a financial institution including imaging, collections, lending, and accounting systems.
• Develop system documentation containing key infrastructure components and network flows
• Respond to inquiries from staff and outside vendors to provide technical assistance, support, and system issues and assist in outage remediation efforts
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, or related Or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 4+ years of Senior Systems Administrator, Windows Engineer, MCSE, and/or Virtual Systems Engineer experience required.
• 4+ years’ experience working in an Enterprise Data Center required.
• 1+ years’ experience Programming and scripting experience (e.g. C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Perl) Not required.
• 4+ years’ experience working with Virtualized servers using VMWare required (this is a big must have).
• 4+ years’ experience supporting multi-domain Active Directory forests (DNS, DHCP, Group Policies) required (this a big must have).
• 4+ years’ experience working with vendors and multi-level lines of business organizations required.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Network Administrator or Infrastructure Administrator preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience with Storage administration Required.
• 1+ years’ experience with Citrix Server administration preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience with Backup administration including scheduling and troubleshooting issues preferred.
• Windows Server Administration required.
• Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and SQL required.
• Network Administration required.
• Server and Infrastructure design and administration required.
• Scripting and programming languages including PowerShell, C#, VBScript, NOT required.
• Unix Administration highly preferred.
• Web services, websites, and other web related technologies are required.
• Supporting fault-tolerant, highly available, clustered solutions required.
• Excellent communication skills (will be communicating all the way to C-Level people) required.
• Project management skills required.
• Critical thinking skills and creative problem solver required.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on multiple active projects required.
• Microsoft MCSE, MCTS, MCSA (1 Required)
• Cisco CCNA preferred.
• VMWare VCP preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for this office role include the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, typically up to 8 hours a day, and regularly operating standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Employees should be able to lift to 15 pounds occasionally and frequently perform tasks that require typing, writing, and document handling. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary, along with adequate visual and auditory abilities to read materials and participate in meetings.

EEOC Statement:

• Strategic Systems Inc., and its affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe diversity drives innovation, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that respects and values the contributions of all individuals.