What are the responsibilities and job description for the Copy of Senior Systems Administrator position at Payscale?
Company Description
As the industry leader in compensation management, Payscale is on a mission to help job seekers, employees and businesses get pay right, and make sustainable fair pay a reality. Empowering more than 53 percent of the Fortune 500 in 198 countries, Payscale provides a combination of data-driven insights, best-in-class services, and innovative software to enable organizations such as Angel City Football Club, Perry Ellis International, United Healthcare, Vista, and The Washington Post to make fair and appropriate pay decisions. Pay is powerful. To learn more, visit www.payscale.com
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced System Administrator to join our team! The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience supporting medium to large networks, cloud infrastructure management, a good understanding of network security, and a desire to stay current with recent technology solutions. To be successful in this role, you must be a motivated self-starter and resourceful learner, possess strong customer interaction and problem-solving skills, and be able to prioritize multiple requests and work assignments.
Responsibilities
Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies.
Maintain Corporate IT infrastructure requirements including Dell and Apple laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, phone systems, and security updates.
Provide on-going operational support including operating systems releases, upgrades, service pack installations, bug fixes, security updates, and any system change activities.
Interact with and cross-train Corporate IT Helpdesk team to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed.
Perform routine/scheduled audit of the systems, including backups.
Managing, supporting, and improving existing systems.
Maintain and assist in developing Corporate IT standards and procedures.
Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for security events.
Work closely with contractors and outside vendors to plan and complete projects.
Research and implement new technologies as they align with organizational strategic goals.
Performing other duties as required.
Qualifications
We’d love to talk with you if:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years progressive, relevant IT experience as a system administrator.
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Microsoft systems (Windows 8-11) and Apple systems (OS X 10-12).
Ability to prioritize a wide range of workloads with critical deadlines.
Experience with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems; enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance monitoring tools, active directories, and virtualization.
Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding and working knowledge of networking configuration and troubleshooting.
Experience working in the framework of ISO and SOC2 requirements.
Strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows Server OS’s; deployment, optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge and experience in automation & scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel to off-site locations.
Availability outside of working hours to resolve emergency issues promptly.
Tools
Active Directory
Azure AD
Zendesk Ticketing System
Atlassian Products: Jira & Confluence
JAMF
ManageEngine
Sophos
Okta
Slack
Microsoft 365
Mimecast/ProofPoint
Remote Desktop/VDI/VM
Absolute
Zoom
RingCentral
Additional Information
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $104,000 - $170,800, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus of 10%. If you are hired at Payscale, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).
Benefits and Perks
The Highlights:
All around awesome culture where together we strive to:
Pursue excellence every day
Create customer value
Compete to win (and lose!) as a team
An open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
Monthly company all hands meetings
Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure
Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth
A growing network of employee resource groups
And more!
Our more standard benefits
A flexible company culture where you’re able to work primarily from your home, with company-provided equipment to set you up for success
Discretionary Paid Time Off, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work.
15 Paid Company Holidays, including an extended Fourth of July Break, World Mental Health Day, and Juneteenth
A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale
401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We embrace equal employment opportunity. PayScale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.
Salary : $104,000 - $170,800
