Description

Location:

Fully On-Site in Winston-Salem, NC

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Systems Administrator to join our growing IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of our on-premises IT infrastructure, ensuring its stability, security, and performance for 100-150 end-users. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ITIL principles, virtualization technologies like VMware, and extensive experience managing Dell hardware and storage systems. You will be a champion for security best practices, keeping unauthorized access at bay and staying current with the latest tech trends. Additionally, you will play a key role in vendor management and stakeholder communication.

Must Have Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in a senior systems administration role

• Proven knowledge of ITIL methodologies

• Expertise in VMware vSphere and related technologies

• In-depth experience managing Dell server and storage infrastructure (on-premises)

• Strong understanding of IT governance and control frameworks

• Proven ability to manage and engage with vendors effectively

• A keen awareness of cybersecurity best practices and a commitment to staying current with evolving threats and vulnerabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to Have Skills:

• Prior experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Scripting knowledge

• Experience with IT automation tools

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the company's on-premises IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, network devices, and operating systems

• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard company data and systems

• Perform regular system backups, disaster recovery planning, and data security maintenance

• Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot problems proactively

• Install, configure, and maintain software applications

• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure optimal service delivery

• Participate in IT project planning and implementation

• Stay informed about the latest IT trends and best practices

  Requirements

Location:

Fully On-Site in Winston-Salem, NC

Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Systems Administrator to join our growing IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of our on-premises IT infrastructure, ensuring its stability, security, and performance for 100-150 end-users. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ITIL principles, virtualization technologies like VMware, and extensive experience managing Dell hardware and storage systems. You will be a champion for security best practices, keeping unauthorized access at bay and staying current with the latest tech trends. Additionally, you will play a key role in vendor management and stakeholder communication.

Must Have Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in a senior systems administration role

• Proven knowledge of ITIL methodologies

• Expertise in VMware vSphere and related technologies

• In-depth experience managing Dell server and storage infrastructure (on-premises)

• Strong understanding of IT governance and control frameworks

• Proven ability to manage and engage with vendors effectively

• A keen awareness of cybersecurity best practices and a commitment to staying current with evolving threats and vulnerabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to Have Skills:

• Prior experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Scripting knowledge

• Experience with IT automation tools

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the company's on-premises IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, network devices, and operating systems

• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard company data and systems

• Perform regular system backups, disaster recovery planning, and data security maintenance

• Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot problems proactively

• Install, configure, and maintain software applications

• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure optimal service delivery

• Participate in IT project planning and implementation

• Stay informed about the latest IT trends and best practices

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