Senior Systems Administrator

The role of the Senior Systems Administrator is to design, install, administer, and optimize company servers, network devices, and related systems to support the needs of the business. This responsibility includes ensuring the availability of data and applications, configuring new implementations, managing backups, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing support of the IT infrastructure.

Expectations of the Role:

• Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire server environment and supporting services.
• Design, secure, implement, and maintain physical, virtual, and network systems along with their associated OS and application software.
• Collaborate with other IT associates as well as business team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
• Plan and implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes and vendor-supplied patches.
• Monitor the network and servers to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Manage server and network backups and restores.
• Administer and maintain user accounts, email, groups, Group Policy, permissions, and access rights.
• Record, track, and document the service desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Maintain up to date on industry best practices and trends.
• Assist with the remediation of any vulnerabilities discovered during routine scans.
• Identify and respond accurately and with sensitivity to the needs of the organization.
• Balance the day-to-day work of systems administration with project-based work.
• Provide peer leadership to those working in the service desk environment and other System Administrators.
• Be a part of the after-hours on-call support rotation.

Skills and Experience we like to see:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems and 7+ years’ experience in server/network management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry Certifications are desired.
• A strong understanding of MS Active Directory, Group Policy, file server ACLs. server backup methodologies, remote access technologies, MS Exchange, SQL Server (backups/security/maintenance plans,) • VMware vSphere and SAN Storage and LAN switching is a must.
• Strong scripting experience is necessary.
• Ability to multi task and prioritize daily duties along with project work.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate to diverse types of people- technical, business and customer.
• Able to be part of an after-hours on call support rotation.

Apply today! Interested candidates may submit a resume via email or fax to (315) 793-4960.

Contact Person:Ellen Soron

Email:

esoron@northernsafety.com

Don’t miss this career opportunity!!

Great Compensation Package!

Ability to work in a professional and friendly work environment!

Work for an industry leader!

Excellent potential for career growth!

Comprehensive Benefits to include Medical/Dental/Vision insurances, 401K, Company paid life insurance and long term disability, voluntary programs and much more!

Be a part of a company with a winning attitude!!

EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Job Location:

Industrial Park Drive

232 Industrial Park Drive

Frankfort, NY 13340

United States

Anticipated Start Date:

02/01/2022

Reference/Security Check?

Yes

Requires a Physical?

No

Requires a Drug Test?

No

Job is:

Full Time

Work Hours?

8:00am-5:00pm

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Overtime?

No

Year of Education Required:

4

Level of Education Required:

Bachelors

Years of Required Experience:

7

Salary Range:

$80,000.00

Negotiable Salary?

Yes

Health Insurance?

Yes

Dental Insurance?

Yes

Paid Vacation?

Yes

Sick Leave?

Yes

Paid Holidays?

Yes

Retirement Plan?

Yes

Address:

232 Industrial Park Drive

Frankfort, NY 13340

Description of Products/Services Business Offers:

Distributor of Industrial and Safety Supplies

Website:

https://www.northernsafety.com

Founded in 1983, and headquartered in Utica, NY, Northern Safety & Industrial, a member of the Würth Group, is a rapidly growing national distributor of top quality safety products, solutions and industrial supplies. Northern Safety & Industrial (NSI) offers a unique culture to over 700 associates with a strong emphasis on teamwork, personal and professional development, and continuing education and training in a nurturing environment. Because of this unique culture, NSI associates are provided the opportunity to move up in the ranks by proving themselves through individual performance. Overall, NSI and its affiliates are doing big things in the safety & MRO distribution marketplace and now is a great time to think about building your career with us.