Systems Administrator
SERVICE SPECIALISTS LTD
Ridgeland, United States of America
9 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 98KJob location
Ridgeland, United States of America
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Azure
Backup Devices
Cloud Computing
Software Documentation
Disaster Recovery
Microsoft Exchange Server
Monitoring of Systems
IT Management
Microsoft SQL Server
Windows Server
Citrix Systems
Service Pack
Virtualization Technology
System Availability
Information Technology
VMware
Job description
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, supporting end users, improving systems, and ensuring that critical IT infrastructure remains secure, reliable, and operating at peak performance., Working closely with the IT Manager and broader IT team, you'll support both day-to-day operations and long-term technology initiatives., * Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows servers, workstation operating systems, and related hardware
- Support an environment of 300+ workstations and numerous servers across local and remote locations
- Administer and support VMware, Citrix, Active Directory, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments
- Install, configure, and maintain hardware, software, security patches, and system updates
- Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of business-critical IT services
- Provide technical support, including participation in an on-call rotation as needed
- Perform workstation deployments, user moves, equipment setup, and technology rollouts
- Assist with IT planning, process improvements, and technology initiatives
- Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and system documentation
- Promote security best practices and ensure compliance with internal IT policies
- Travel occasionally to support acquisitions, equipment deployments, and remote locations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience and certifications
- 5+ years of systems administration or advanced technical support experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration, networking, virtualization, and cloud technologies
- Experience supporting medium to large enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience with:
- Windows Server
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Exchange
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Active Directory
- VMware
- Citrix
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Professional communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- High level of integrity with the ability to work with confidential systems and information
Benefits & conditions
- Base salary: Up to $98,000
- 8% annual cash bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package