IT Systems Administrator

Position Title: IT Systems Administrator 

Department: IT

Location: Wilsonville, OR

This is On-site position 

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APCON, an industry leader in network security and cybersecurity, provides an unparalleled level of confidence to enterprise and midsize businesses seeking insights for enhanced investigation. Our customers include Fortune 1000 companies to midsize organizations within the financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare sectors. Organizations across the world depend on APCON network security solutions.

Purpose of job:

As an IT Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for the daily operations and monitoring of APCON’s corporate IT infrastructure in support of all APCON end-users. This role will ensure smooth running of APCON’s networking and server systems, while maintaining a high level of security.

What you’ll be doing:

• Helps with preventative maintenance tasks and updates on APCON Windows IT hardware and software systems
• Collaboratively manages, maintains, and updates Microsoft Active Directory, WSUS, Exchange infrastructure
• Helps maintain computer hardware (peripheral devices) and networking equipment
• Administers and ensures routine maintenance and updates to all IT systems and infrastructure
• Will help support network security protocol
• Helps install, configure, and maintain monitoring and security tools
• Troubleshoot IT related problems, both Hardware and Software
• Help to maintain APCON Networking infrastructure, remote sites, and mobile devices
• Maintain and configure firewall appliances, antivirus and other security tools and monitors audit logs to detect suspicious activity
• Conducts network vulnerability scans to ensure secure operations
• Provides after hours support for planned maintenance

Qualifications and Certifications Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ IT Systems Administration experience in a corporate environment
• Minimum 3 years’ windows server experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer sciences, computer engineering, information systems or related field preferred
• Windows/Linux server experience
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and updates of hardware and software
• Ability to update and maintain computer hardware
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP VLANs and various network monitoring tools
• CCNA Certification or similar (preferred, but not required)
• Experience troubleshooting network issues/problems
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability  
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous PTO program
• (401k) Retirement savings plan with company match
• Professional development program
• Company paid holidays throughout the year
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• On-site exercise facility

APCON is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screenings.