Sr. Systems Administrator

POSITION: Senior Systems Administrator (Full-Time, Exempt)

COMPENSATION:  Pursuant to applicable regulations, if this job is performed in a relevant State, the salary range is $80,000-$90,000 plus bonus potential. ​Eligible to participate in the company benefits plan. We offer health, vision, dental, and pet insurance. We offer a 401(k) retirement plan, student loan assistance, licensing and continuing education reimbursement, parental leave, and housing allowances or gifts.

SUMMARY:

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you are an IT professional who oversees the Cardinal computer systems, network security and cloud infrastructure.  You will be a valuable addition to the IT & Data team, bringing a broad range of system administration, technical, troubleshooting, security and operational support skills to the department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to):

•  Design, develop, implement, and maintain applications and network infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Consult with management to analyze computer system needs for management information and functional operations, to determine the scope and priorities of projects, and discuss system capacity and equipment acquisitions.
• Proactively work to improve the reliability, stability, and security of the cloud and on-premises environments.
• Develop, maintain, and test disaster recovery plans, including information backup, storage, and retrieval functions.
• Recommend and develop plans for systems procurement, development, and operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor management information systems policies and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, cost control, and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Perform troubleshooting and proactive activities, including incident review and analysis, root cause identification, and process improvement, to maintain stable operations.
• Follow ITIL best practices to manage IT Helpdesk tickets.  Focus on customer service to the end user.
• Participate in Cardinal U training as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• 4 years in a System Administrator role or equivalent experience.
• Experience with network design, implementation, support, and operation
• Working knowledge of security practices including data loss prevention, and endpoint protection.
• Experience with cloud configuration, monitoring, and security.  Google Cloud experience is a plus.
• Operate with professional written and verbal communication as well as great interpersonal skills.
• Experience with business systems, enterprise applications, development software, cloud applications, and email systems.  Google Workspace experience preferred.
• Accomplished at building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meet strict deadlines and prioritize assigned projects and tasks accordingly.
• Problem solves and thinking outside of the box; ability to manage and resolve stressful client and team member situations.
• Proficient in Windows and Mac desktop support.  Experience with Jamf is a plus.
• Enthusiastic self-starter possessing leadership ability as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Ability to embrace and champion the Cardinal Culture and Cardinal Core Values every day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents work in an office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, type, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The Team Member is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, or squat.  The Team Member is often required to sit.  The Team Member must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver office products and supplies of up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Regular local travel may be required to assist properties as needed, attend training classes or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their Team Leader.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000