About This Role
Managing and maintaining a complex IT infrastructure is the core of the Systems Administrator role, ensuring optimal system performance, security, and reliability. This position suits a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve challenging problems.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor diverse operating systems including Windows and Linux environments to ensure stability and security.
- Oversee system architecture design and implementation, including virtualization platforms such as VMware and ESXi, to optimize resource utilization.
- Perform project work and server builds, upgrades, and migrations in a fast-paced environment.
- Conduct troubleshooting of networks and Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory, file/print services, and Exchange.
- Develop documentation required to support a program’s technical issues and training situations.
- Conduct troubleshooting of networks including VLANs, WLANs, and wireless access points.
- Manage network infrastructure components including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, load balancing solutions, and computer networking protocols to secure connectivity.
- Implement security best practices by configuring firewalls, VPNs, information security protocols, and performing regular vulnerability assessments to safeguard data assets.
- Utilize cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure for scalable infrastructure deployment while integrating RESTful APIs for seamless service communication.
- Provide system engineering support by designing robust system architectures that meet current needs while being adaptable for future growth.
Requirements
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience.
- Preferred minimum of 2 years of MSP experience.
- Extensive experience with system administration across multiple operating systems including Windows Server environments.
- Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi and virtual machine management.
- Proficiency in managing storage solutions with RAID controllers and SAN/NAS devices.
- Deep understanding of network protocols including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP; experience configuring VPNs, firewalls, load balancers; expertise in computer networking fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience with cloud services like AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure cloud platform management.
- Understanding of IT infrastructure components such as SAN/NAS storage systems; experience with load balancing techniques to ensure high availability.
- Strong grasp of information security practices—firewall configuration, VPN setup, vulnerability assessments—and adherence to best practices in cybersecurity.
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