System Administrator I-5
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Job description
- System Maintenance: Complete operational tasks including data management, incident logging, systems monitoring, and disaster recovery. Perform critical system patching and environment changes.
- Infrastructure Support: Support the day-to-day infrastructure and networks, with a primary focus on Linux administration and growing exposure to Google Cloud Platform or Azure cloud environments.
- Issue Resolution: Provide initial fault isolation and support for technical issues; propose resolutions for approval by senior colleagues to ensure prompt system uptime.
- Security & Compliance: Support the implementation of security measures (firewalls, encryption) and monitor performance to notify security experts of any vulnerabilities.
- User Support: Provide advice and assistance to users to resolve basic queries and ensure application/website capabilities are understood by the business.
- Continuous Learning: Actively develop own capabilities through formal training and coaching, specifically focusing on CI/CD pipelines and cloud technologies to stay abreast of industry trends.
- On-Call & Scheduling: Participate in a 6 to 8-week on-call rotation (on for one week). Maintain flexibility for Monday-Friday daytime responsibilities alongside required evening maintenance windows.
Requirements
The System Admin I monitors system hardware, network, and infrastructure software performance, solves problems, and suggests improvements. This position manages authorized access to system resources with a heavy focus on Linux environments and evolving Cloud (Google Cloud Platform/Azure) infrastructures. A successful candidate demonstrates a high aptitude for learning and a proactive attitude toward maintaining system stability., Required:
- Linux Foundations: Proficiency in monitoring, diagnosing, and fixing problems within Linux-based operating systems.
- Cloud Navigation: Ability to navigate and manage cloud-based infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform preferred, Azure acceptable), including virtual machines and storage.
- Modern DevOps Awareness: Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and the desire to integrate these into standard workflows.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Identifies and resolves hardware, software, and network problems in line with prescribed solution options.
- System Security: Maintains systems/services integrity, compliance, and continuity through proactive monitoring.
- Adaptability & Aptitude: Ability to shift mindsets quickly to assess facts, learn new technologies (Aptitude), and maintain a positive, growth-oriented approach (Attitude).
- Execution: Reviews requirements to develop appropriate action plans for software installation, configuration, and environment management.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level.
- Experience: Experienced practitioner able to deal with the majority of situations (3 to 6 years preferred in a technical environment).
- Managerial Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others or managing help-desk workflows (4 to 6 months).
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Benefits & conditions
Total Compensation Package:
- Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
- Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
- Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
- Opportunities for Career Growth