UNIX Systems Administrator jobs in Portsmouth, NH

Description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the company’s servers and associated infrastructure and software. This position is also responsible for maintaining and administering data center hardware and software, analyzing problems, and monitoring the network to ensure its availability to system users as well as gathering data to identify customer needs and then use that information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.

• Supports installation, administration, and troubleshooting for hardware services such as servers and networking equipment as well as technology support systems such as telco racks, power management, and cabling.  
• Maintain Systems environment including Windows Server, Hyper-V, SAN, Active Directory, DNS.
• Ensure system processes run on schedule and without error and troubleshoot when necessary: backups, file transfers, virus updates, other scheduled jobs. 
• Perform Security operational tasks such as audits and Server Hardening.
• Manage Security Systems including ATP and Patch Management. 
• Manage Employee Processing and Role Based Access Control.
• Assist with network and security policy implementation and enforcement.
• Monitor, evaluate and debug network systems and coordinate possible changes to improve operations and efficiency. Research, implement and test new hardware and software solutions.
• Coordinate and respond to system, network, and communication issues in timely and effective manner as well as plan for and respond to service outages.
• Lead and manage IT projects and initiatives.
• Provide Training/Guidance/Assistance to other staff members and provide third tier support.
• Work closely w/ vendors on issues, projects, and solutions; establishing and maintaining productive relationships and partnerships.
• Maintain current knowledge of existing technologies through ongoing research and training.
• Travel to other company sites as needed for problem resolution, training and upgrades.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including off-hours support.
• Cross-train with other members of the IT/IS team and mentor.

Stonewall Kitchen is an EEO employer.   

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years Systems Administration experience with IT related degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, HyperV, Patch Management, Server Hardening, MS Exchange, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Project Management.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, to stand for several hours at a time, and have the flexibility and agility to perform installations (e.g., crawl under desks or behind work units), and the ability to climb stairs frequently.
• Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels within the organization.

Stonewall Kitchen participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.