Sr. Systems Administrator
Purpose of Position:
The Sr Systems Administrator is part of a team that is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and management of servers, storage and the cloud environment. The team is also responsible for troubleshooting, communication, account service, problem resolution, and training across all systems to ensure the technology infrastructure runs effectively and efficiently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Implement and administer hardware and software across the server environment
· Maintain and monitor a cloud computing environment, the backup and disaster recovery solutions of IT infrastructure, and the virtual infrastructure in a VMware environment
· Implement and administer the networked storage infrastructure and interconnected systems
· Perform capacity planning, performance analysis and design of storage systems
· Document standard operating and troubleshooting procedures
· Resolve user requests in a timely manner, follow up with end users to ensure that issues have been resolved
· Clearly communicate technical solutions to internal customers in a user-friendly and professional manner
· All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Knowledge of VMware vSphere 6.x
· Extensive Experience with Windows Server 2008-2016, 7, and 10
· Experience with Exchange 2016
· Experience with MS SQL, PowerShell
· Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Windows Failover Cluster
· Knowledge of Linux Red Hat (RHEL) systems
· Knowledge of Ivanti Endpoint Manager or similar system
· Experience with cloud computing systems (Azure or AWS)
· Experience with Pure and NetApp storage systems
· Experience with Ivanti Environment Manager
· Knowledge of Solarwinds SAM
· Experience with PCI and SOX requirements
· Must be able to lift 15 – 20 lbs.
· Must possess a sound understanding of computer hardware and networking
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Must be able to multi-task in stressful situations and keep a professional attitude
· Must be able to work in a varied, fast paced environment
· Strong attention to detail
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required
· A minimum of 7 years of Systems Administrator experience with progressive responsibility in work related to desktop and server systems
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Red Hat: RHCSA & RHCE, Linux Professional Institute (LPI): LPIC System Administrator, CompTIA Server +, VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), or ServiceNow Certified System Administrator certification preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position is considered sedentary and involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone, and stoop/kneel to handle computer equipment
- The employee may be required to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity at 20 inches or less due to computer work
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience a moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
- Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this job
Travel Requirements:
This position requires some travel.
Sportsman’s Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.