System Administrator

We are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our software, hardware and networks.

Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users.

Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
• Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance

Qualifications & skills:

• BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification.
• 2 -5 years' experience as a System Administrator.
  
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent.
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
  
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills