Systems Administrator

Join our client's team as a Systems Administrator! This is a new full-time opportunity for one of our clients in Denver, Colorado. The client is a local government agency who is looking for a proactive individual to enhance business processes by analyzing requirements, collaborating with teams, and implementing effective systems solutions.

Job Details:

Position: Systems Administrator

Duration: Full time

Location: Denver, CO

This position is responsible for summarizing problem characteristics, systems resource tuning, defining systems requirements, designing solutions to systems problems, updating systems/software to current releases and integrating and coordinating diverse technologies for computing systems and network administration functions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL:

• Initiates and evaluates the most current technology available and prepares written recommendations for implementation.
• Analyzes the effect of upgrades and enhancements to software and determines the optimum configuration and impact on existing production systems, system design, databases, and operating procedures.
• Develops and provides training to other shared services team members.
• Troubleshoots server systems hosting applications and services critical to the enterprise, including operating systems, networking, load balancing, firewalls, cloud systems, cybersecurity, and identity systems.
• Work on new projects and technologies in support of business needs. Analyzes problems when they occur and resolves problems to ensure service availability.
• Initiates and/or updates incident report tickets; tracks assigned open ticket activity and ensures timely resolution per Service Level Agreement (SLAs). Ensures all assigned requests for assistance are correctly recorded, classified and assigned the applicable priority, urgency and resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• A minimum of five years of experience with system administration with specific experience with on-line/interactive processes.
• A minimum of five years of experience working with Linux servers, automation and scripting, Windows Server enterprise client/server systems, Active Directory, Azure/Office 365, and VMware server virtualization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in file systems, database management, cloud management, current hardware systems architecture and client/server techniques
• Proficiency in operations and programming, including a thorough knowledge of hardware, software and operating systems, and cloud technologies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to support critical systems after hours, nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.
• Ability to conceptualize wide range of enterprise administrative issues
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

BENEFITS & CAREER MAP:

The client offers exceptional benefits including health insurance, PTO, retirement benefits. The client also offer an excellent career map and growth opportunities.

For more information about the client and benefits provided please feel free to reach out to us!