Senior System Administrator - Electronic Systems Inc

Overview

About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox dedicated to staffing solutions, is committed to collaborating closely with our internal clients to fulfill their staffing needs.

Our client, a large institution of higher education, is looking to add a Senior System to oversee, install, configure, and safeguard the infrastructure, encompassing physical, virtual, and cloud server systems, storage, backups, directory services, group policies, sign-on services, identity and access management and network file sharing. As well, the Senior System Administrator will ensure the efficacy and readiness of technology disaster recovery plans and leverage their expertise in system administration to guarantee high availability of infrastructure while upholding stringent security measures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage systems, virtualization, and data center operations, including computer and storage for complex enterprise systems.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support Windows/VMware network and virtual environments including hardware, operating system software, and related applications.
• Manage backup operations; SAN/NAS/cloud environments and backup and restore activities, configure and maintain file shares, database, and application backups, regularly test and verify that the restore process is functional.
• Manage Active Directory, SSO Services & other authentication services, domain controllers, DNS, DHCP, share permissions, and group policies.
• Manage Microsoft 365 Platforms including Azure, Entra ID, and OneDrive.
• Manage and monitor server operating systems ensuring all servers are properly updated and patched with the latest security releases.
• Assist with the development and implementation of project plans/contingency plans for all server hardware and software.
• Assist with hardware, firewall, switch, and software vendor evaluations and recommendations.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and disaster recovery information.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new server hardware and related software, and coordinate with departments and outside vendors/agencies to obtain quotes and product details.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with department activities and projects, collaborate with IT staff, and individuals/departments to resolve technical issues, and communicate resolutions via ticket system.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of critical systems and services, including network infrastructure, data storage, and server environments.
• Implement best practices for disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity to safeguard college data and assets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and college policies related to IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Participate in regular risk assessments and implements controls to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Serve on College committees and/or external committees as directed by the supervisor and/or Chief Information Officer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and four (4) years of related experience.
• Proven experience with on-premise and cloud infrastructure administration and large scale project management.
• Microsoft certification (MCSA, MCSE) or other network certification preferred.

Additional

• Experience with Microsoft Windows architecture, SQL Server, Windows Server 2016/2022, Active Directory, Group Policies, SSO authentication, ADFS, DNS/DHCP, SAN/NAS, and VMware.
• Knowledge of LAN routing, subnetting, and VLAN design.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud computing.
• In-depth knowledge of standards and practices related to IT Infrastructure security, and state and federal regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, GLBA, and risk management.
• Technical expertise to enable direct oversight and problem-solving for all server infrastructure implementations, upgrades, and operational activities.
• Knowledge of network management and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of incident and change management processes.
• Knowledge of emerging network technologies, cloud technologies, and related strategies.
• Understanding of a higher education organization, including goals and objectives, and policies and procedure.
• Understanding of Federal and State information security policies and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service, interpersonal relationships, leadership and management principles and decision-making abilities.