System Administrator

Key points of this position are Cisco UCS experience and strong Exchange admin experience, onprem and cloud

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of server system administration experience.
• Experience with VMware or similar virtualization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools using PowerShell/Automox
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategies and plans.
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership and personnel/project management skills

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in relevant fields, such as Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Technical Skill Proficiency:

• VMware including Aria Operations

• Cisco InterSight with UCS Server HW/SW

• Pure Storage

• Familiarity with Linux Operating Systems

• Backup & Recovery with ExaGrid, Veeam, Veeam Data Cloud

• Varonis

• Proofpoint mail filtering

• Azure/O365 with focus on Microsoft Exchange

• Active Directory

• Windows Server Versions 2003-2025

• Dell Isilons

• Infrastructure Management in Microsoft Azure

• Powershell (Automox a plus)

• SCCM experience

• Azure/O365 with focus on Exchange Online and Exchange On-Premises

• Varonis experience a plus

• LogicMonitor experience a plus

• ExaGrid experience a plus