Systems Administrator

Kforce has a client seeking a Systems Administrator in Southfield, MI. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in a wide range of technologies, including cloud migration and operations, infrastructure virtualization, and identity and access management. Responsibilities:

• Maintain and administer systems and software operating on Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), and QNAP environments
• Maintain and administer Nutanix server and Citrix desktop virtual infrastructure
• Manage multiple domains and forests, including domain controllers, DNS, and Active Directory services
• Maintain Fileserver DFS/NTFS/Share Permissions for efficient file storage and access
• Maintain and validate the integrity of system backups using solutions such as Rubrix
• Provide technical support for collaboration platforms and financial applications (i.e. Sage, Doculink, and Biz Insight)
• Maintain and administer endpoint management and software deployment solutions such as PDQ and NinjaOne
• Perform system maintenance and upgrades including patches, hot fixes and security configurations
• Work alongside security analysts to ensure security and identity management solutions are properly implemented to meet business requirements while balancing IT security risks
• Recommend security and performance enhancements (technological and procedural) to management and senior IT staff;
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity testing for IT systems and resources
• Improve current and, if missing, create new processes and procedures for troubleshooting and resolving common IT systems-related issues
• Stay up-to-date on the latest information technologies and industry trends to enhance network performance and security
• Travel to individual sites to perform site surveys, install new and configure new equipment
• Provide on-call and after-hours support as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, Fortinet NSE, Microsoft, and VMware are advantageous
• Proven experience (4 years) as an IT Systems Administrator with hands-on experience in active directory and endpoint management solutions
• Thorough knowledge of and hands-on experience with PDQ, 8x8, Nutanix, Office 365, Rubrik, Citrix and other relevant IT systems
• Thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Thorough knowledge of technical hardware, software and standards of networking to include router/switching technology (e.g. BGP/OSPF, Ports, Subnetting, Layer3 switching, etc.) to also include LAN, WLAN, WAN, WWAN technologies and standards
• Experience with financial and healthcare-related applications is a plus
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytic tools. (e.g PingPlotter, WireShark, etc.) is a plus
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze complex network issues
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong writing skills for creating IT-related compliance documents
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed