Systems Administrator II

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, global organization. The Systems Administrator II will have a security-first mentality and will be responsible for design, development, deployment and maintenance of all IT Infrastructure solutions. This role will frequently contribute to global projects involving many other IT resources in a collaborative effort. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and goal-oriented, with a strong passion for technology and self-growth. Leveraging AI tools will be essential for day-to-day tasks as well as improving technology overall. AI security and administration, use of MCPs, agents and other AI technologies will be required. This role will include analysis, design and implementation of Microsoft solutions in a global enterprise environment. A strong background with Windows server OS, VMware 7 and above, SAN administration, Azure and AWS administration, clustering/load balancing in both on-prem and cloud solutions Advanced knowledge of PowerShell and various scripting languages are required for this position. This position will be joining a highly functional support team. Candidates should enjoy mentoring, training and collaborating with other team members to be successful in this role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Strong administrative skills with VMware 7 and above, Windows OS 2012 and above, including clustering and load balancing
• Maintain consistent hardware/software patch levels and firmware
• In-depth knowledge and administration of Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Design, implement and maintain infrastructure solutions for new projects
• Proficiency with Managing users/security/email in Active Directory and Azure AD/O365
• Administer storage SANs and dedicated storage disks for all company data
• Respond to higher tiered incidentals and after-hours calls and alerts from server/network notification system as required.
• Manage and monitor backups and disaster recovery
• Create and maintain all relevant documentation for SOPs, processes and policies
• Deploy and maintain Windows servers and storage SANs in accordance with best practices in security, sustainability and other scopes

• BS/BA Degree Information Technology Infrastructure
• MCSE/Azure/AWS/VMware Certification - advanced level
• Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, VMware 7+ - advanced level
• PowerShell/VB Script/SQL/ Python scripting - advanced level
• TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, FTP/SFTP - advanced level
• Microsoft Exchange/Office 365, Azure Administration
• Managing servers/storage/backups/security
• Active Directory/Entra AD, Group Policy management
• SAN administration
• VMware Administration
• Organization skills- ability to manage time, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete all assigned tasks
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Vendor management