IT Senior Systems Administrator

About Hensel Phelps At Hensel Phelps, we don't just build projects-we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Job Description The Senior Systems Administrator role is to ensure the efficient operation and security compliance of the company's data centers, Microsoft Azure systems, client and job centralized servers, databases, and equipment. This role will also lead and direct IT systems engineering specialist teams in building, managing, supporting, and maintaining solutions according to departmental policy. Key Responsibilities Aids the IT Infrastructure Manager in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with the other IT team members with specific focus on infrastructure service delivery and life cycle management Implements and maintains policies and procedures set by the IT leadership Deploys, manages, and maintains the enterprise’s infrastructure Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan set by the IT Infrastructure manager and IT leadership Prepares and ensures accuracy of documentation, procedures manuals, and help sheets for all IT infrastructure systems Designs and implements redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets Helps plan, maintain, and improve BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) policies Conduct research and make recommendations on data center products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts Oversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades Interacts and negotiates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network, cloud, and data center products and services IT infrastructure: You can design, implement, administer and support infrastructure technologies, solutions and services such as: computing, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, COTS and open-source packages and solutions, and virtual and cloud computing, including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS Information security: You understand information security and the types of security controls that can be used to mitigate security threats within solutions and services Modern standards approach: You use a modern standard approach competently and guide others in so doing Ownership and initiative: You can own an issue until a new owner has been found or the problem has been mitigated or resolved Problem solving: You can initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems, including consulting specialists where required. You can determine the appropriate remedy and assists with implementation of it as well as preventative measures Service focus: You take inputs and establish coherent frameworks that work Systems design: You design systems characterized by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. You select appropriate design standards, methods and tools and ensure they are applied effectively. You review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Systems integration: You can define the integration build. You can coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Technical understanding (Infrastructure engineer): You can explain the technical concepts required in the role and understand how these fit into the wider technical landscape Testing: You can review requirements, specifications and define test conditions. You can identify issues and risks associated with work while being able to analyze and report test activities and results. Qualifications College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 10+ years equivalent work experience Certifications in Microsoft Azure equivalent to MCSE, VMware VCP-DCV (advanced), Cisco CCNP and ITIL are required Strong system administration (Linux/Unix and Windows) at the command-line level Hands‑on experience in System design, IT Architecture, Networking, Infrastructure operations and operational stability to transform the way the teams operate to ensure delivery of high‑quality systems/applications Ensure High Availability (HA) of Enterprise Critical Application platform (Load‑Balancers) Microsoft Application Request Routing (ARR) Ensure security compliance across the entire enterprise domain through continuous evolution of the auditing and remediation program Experience with architecting new systems, establishing infrastructure standards/processes and ensuring teams adhere to standards, maintain technical diagrams and documentation, Infrastructure/ Architecture design, Configuration, and implementation, leading and guiding other team members and responsible for monitoring all production and non‑production systems Experience working in Azure cloud infrastructure with a hands‑on experience using Azure resources and Services Also experience with Platform Sizing, Infrastructure Cost Reduction Hands‑On experience (IAC) utilizing Terraform or Ansible Act as a Subject Matter Expert for cloud end‑to‑end architecture, including Azure and future providers, networking, provisioning, and management Knowledge of infrastructure automation, monitoring, logging, reporting and ability to adopt industry best practices and build high‑performance infrastructures that are self‑healing, scalable & resilient Expert in configuring Dell Server/Storage Hardware Experience in setting up and deploying Forward/Reverse Proxies Extensive knowledge in VMware vSphere (6.x - 7.x) Hypervisor including VMware NSX, Storage vSAN and iSCSI targets Microsoft ADFS, DirSync/AzureConnect, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, GPO, SRS, FRS, RADIUS, Microsoft NLB, Microsoft Failover Clustering, IIS, Microsoft PKI/CA/SSL certificate infrastructure Microsoft RDS (Farms, RDSH, RDG, RDWA, NPS (CAP & RAP), RDCB and UPD) Microsoft SQL Database Administration (SQL queries, SQL PROCs, Database health maintenance, performance, backup, restore) SQL server 2012, 2014, and 2019 Scripting in Python or similar general-purpose scripting environment (VBS, PowerShell and Batch/CMD scripting) Windows Server 2012, 2016 and 2019 Datacenter OS level Manage Exchange Servers 2010, 2016 and 2019 in DAG (Database Availability Group) environment (Client Access, Hub Transport and Mailbox rules) Networking Knowledge (minimum CCNA Level) Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis Help plan, maintain, improve Infrastructure BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required Ability to present ideas in user‑friendly language Highly self‑motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high‑pressure environment Strong customer service orientation Experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment. Physical Requirements Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity. Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration. Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas. Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions. The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Education College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 10+ years equivalent work experience. Certifications in Microsoft Azure equivalent to MCSE, VMware VCP-DCV (advanced), Cisco CCNP and ITIL are required. Compensation Annual Base Salary Range: $86,640.00 - $95,760.00 USD (Colorado Only) Benefits Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps' policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment). Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr