Platform Administrator

Kiewit
Omaha, NE, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Command Prompt System Configuration Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Citrix Systems Windows PowerShell Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere
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Job description

As a Platform Administrator, you will provide Tier 2 technical support and platform administration across Kiewit’s enterprise systems. You will troubleshoot escalated issues, manage access to business-critical platforms, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure system reliability and performance. This role is part of an established and collaborative team and is ideal for proactive individuals who take ownership of issues and are eager to learn and grow in platform administration, automation, and cloud technologies., * Provide Tier 2 support by troubleshooting and resolving escalated technical issues

  • Support administration of user access and permissions across business-critical platforms
  • Perform routine system checks, monitoring, and maintenance tasks
  • Follow established processes to diagnose issues and escalate more complex problems as needed
  • Collaborate with team members and partner teams to resolve issues
  • Document issues, resolutions, and standard procedures
  • Assist with process improvements and automation efforts, Cloud & Identity:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft 365 (O365)
  • On-premises Active Directory

Virtualization & Infrastructure:

  • Citrix
  • VMware vSphere

Security & Backup:

  • Saviynt
  • Rubrik

Scripting:

  • Command Prompt (CMD)
  • PowerShell
  • Python #AK-LI1

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Requirements

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2-4 years of experience in IT support, system administration, or a related technical role
  • Experience troubleshooting common enterprise technologies (e.g., Microsoft 365, file shares, system configurations)
  • Basic understanding of identity and access management, including permissions and group management (e.g. Active Directory or similar systems)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and follow through on issue resolution
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach and strong sense of ownership
  • Ability to follow Kiewit standards and policies

Preferred :

  • Exposure to scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python)
  • Basic understanding of networking or firewall concepts
  • Experience working in a service desk or customer support environment

Benefits & conditions

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

About the company

Kiewit Technology Group builds solutions to enable and support our company’s expansive operations. Our mission is to deliver project schedule and cost certainty by employing technology designed by and for the construction industry. Our team utilizes systems and tools that manage every part of Kiewit’s business and the project lifecycle to improve planning and day-to-day execution in the field. We give our people real-time data to make faster, smarter decisions.

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