Systems Administrator

Recruiting For Less – Our client, a leading IT support and Managed Services Provider, is looking Systems Administrator/Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for many different projects, including the design, migration, implementation, and/or management of critical infrastructure systems, ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage remote project work for clients in Pittsburgh, Boston and Toronto
  • Responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of infrastructure systems of our clients.
  • Administer and support all aspects of Windows Server across a physical and virtual (VMware/Hypervisor) environment, including installation, configuration, security hardening, and storage/capacity planning.
  • Manage Active Directory and all directory service technologies, including GPO, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Office 365 (o365) email planning, migration, design, and implementation.
  • Serve as an escalation point for L2 tickets from the end-user support team.
  • Develop and document systems standardizations and configuration procedures with the Project Manager.
  • Keep up to date on current technologies, industry news, systems compliance requirements, standards, and industry trends.
  • Mentor and train staff on systems operations and best practices.
  • Systems changes outside of business hours or after-hours support may be required.
  • Will be required to take support calls if the Help Desk is overwhelmed, this only happens occasionally.
  • Driving to client sites when needed is required, so you must have a clean DMV record.
  • Must be willing to be available to take calls after hours for a week every other month or so to cover the on-call schedule.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years experience in a System Engineering/Administrator role
  • Industry certifications. (CompTIA, Microsoft, etc.) and/or Bachelor of Science Degree.
  • Solid networking skills (Switches, Routers)
  • Firewall Experience – Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Dell Sonicwall
  • Prior MSP experience.
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year