System Administator - IT

Position Title:                       IT Systems Administrator

Reports to:                            Director of Information Technology

Department:                          Finance

Status:                                   Exempt

Date:                                      Revised March 2015

Broad Functions:

The IT System Administrator is responsible for designing, organizing, modifying, and supporting a company's computer systems. Under their purview is the design and installation of LANs, WANs, Internet and intranet systems, and network segments.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
2. Maintain system efficiency.
3. Ensure design of system allows all components to work properly together.
4. Troubleshoot problems reported by users.
5. Make recommendations for future upgrades.
6. Maintain network and system security.
7. Analyze and isolate issues.
8. Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.
9. Evaluate and modify system's performance.
10. Identify user needs.
11. Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
12. Ensure network connectivity throughout a company's LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations.
13. Design and deploy networks.
14. Perform network address assignment.
15. Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration.
16. Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services.
17. Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
18. Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems.
19. Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smart phones, software deployment, security updates and patches.

Skills and Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor (4-year) degree, with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science.

2.    Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Unix and Microsoft.

3.     Four to six years system administration experience. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. This position is performed within an office environment whose duties are primarily performed behind a desk. Employees in this position frequently operate a computer, read and write, file and interact with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. They move about within the office to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment. They may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time. Occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.

EEOC Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.

Benefits:

We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.