Systems Administrator
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Job description
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Experienced Senior Systems Administrator that will play a crucial role in the delivery of core IT services for the training center and stadium.
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Will be key in maintaining and executing the technology strategy, ensuring our systems are reliable, scalable, and secure to support the unique demands of a professional sports organization.
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Need a unique blend of technical expertise and communication skills to assist in infrastructure projects, collaborate with your team, and maintain IT alignment with business objectives.
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Judgment and experience will be vital in resolving complex technical challenges and maintaining a robust and optimized IT environment.
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This position reports to the Senior IT Director., * Collaborate within the systems administration team and the overall IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, customer.
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Oversee all aspects of systems administration, including server management, network storage, cloud infrastructure, Active Directory, Office 365, and Entra ID.
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Lead the strategy for IT systems administration, collaborating with other departments to align on strategic priorities and initiatives.
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Lead in collaboration on critical IT infrastructure projects, from evaluating new technologies to supporting in their implementation, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
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Assist and enforce governance, policies, and procedures related to IT systems administration to ensure security, efficiency, and compliance.
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Ensure and manage the availability and integrity of systems through robust backup and disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing.
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Collaborate with vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and effectively manage relationships.
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Provide expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues and escalating as necessary.
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Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science/Business Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
- 7+ years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar role.
- Strong project management and collaboration skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing conflicting priorities with other functional IT areas and departments.
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to communicate and escalate issues appropriately.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral).
- Expertise in administering a hybrid Windows AD/Entra ID domain that supports both Windows and Mac workstations.
- Hands-on experience managing physical and virtual Windows and Linux server administration, including hyperconverged VMware environments.
- Experience in managing network storage systems such as NetApp.
- Proficiency in managing cloud technologies such as Entra ID and Microsoft, including Okta Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Experience with Intune, JAMF, and Microsoft Office 365 administration.
- Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery planning, including the implementation and testing of DR/BC plans.
- Familiarity with LAN/WLAN network infrastructure and advanced data networking configurations.
- High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism, with strong accountability.