Information Technology Administrator
System Soft Technologies | Sacramento | us.expand.mindmatch.ai |
Job Overview:
The IT Systems Administrator will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our organizations network and server infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance. This position requires a skilled professional with a strong background in network and server administration, including hands-on experience with Meraki Network Equipment, Windows Server 2016+, and VM-Ware.
The ideal candidate will contribute to the implementation and management of IT solutions that support and drive the strategic objectives of our organization.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Network Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware, with a focus on Meraki Network Equipment.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot network issues, and ensure the security of the network infrastructure.
• Implement and manage network security measures, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
Server Administration:
• Install, configure, and manage Windows Server environments (2016+), ensuring their reliability, performance, and security.
• Administer VM-Ware virtualization environments, including the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of virtual machines.
• Perform regular system maintenance, including updates and patches, backup management, and disaster recovery planning.
System Security and Compliance:
• Implement and maintain security policies and practices to protect information assets from unauthorized access or compromise.
• Work closely with the IT team to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaboration and Support:
• Collaborate with IT team members and other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions.
• Provide Tier II support for escalated issues, including troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network problems.
Qualifications:
• Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a similar field.
• 1 – 3 years of proven experience as an IT Systems Administrator with a strong background in both network and server administration.
• Extensive experience with Meraki Network Equipment, Windows Server 2016+, and VM-Ware.
• Knowledge of system security techniques and network infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with OKTA, IIS, and Aruba WAP is a plus.
• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, VM-Ware) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive attitude towards finding solutions and improving processes.
This position is 90% remote.
Open to Temp to hire or Direct hire.
The IT Systems Administrator will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our organizations network and server infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance. This position requires a skilled professional with a strong background in network and server administration, including hands-on experience with Meraki Network Equipment, Windows Server 2016+, and VM-Ware.
The ideal candidate will contribute to the implementation and management of IT solutions that support and drive the strategic objectives of our organization.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Network Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware, with a focus on Meraki Network Equipment.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot network issues, and ensure the security of the network infrastructure.
• Implement and manage network security measures, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
Server Administration:
• Install, configure, and manage Windows Server environments (2016+), ensuring their reliability, performance, and security.
• Administer VM-Ware virtualization environments, including the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of virtual machines.
• Perform regular system maintenance, including updates and patches, backup management, and disaster recovery planning.
System Security and Compliance:
• Implement and maintain security policies and practices to protect information assets from unauthorized access or compromise.
• Work closely with the IT team to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaboration and Support:
• Collaborate with IT team members and other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions.
• Provide Tier II support for escalated issues, including troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network problems.
Qualifications:
• Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a similar field.
• 1 – 3 years of proven experience as an IT Systems Administrator with a strong background in both network and server administration.
• Extensive experience with Meraki Network Equipment, Windows Server 2016+, and VM-Ware.
• Knowledge of system security techniques and network infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with OKTA, IIS, and Aruba WAP is a plus.
• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, VM-Ware) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive attitude towards finding solutions and improving processes.
This position is 90% remote.
Open to Temp to hire or Direct hire.
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