Systems Administrator

Description

We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support and enhance the daily technology operations of our organization in Rye Brook, New York. This role combines infrastructure oversight, end-user support, vendor coordination, and project execution, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on technical work. The successful candidate will help maintain a reliable IT environment, guide technology-related initiatives, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and business partners.

Responsibilities:
Oversee core systems administration activities across server, virtualization, messaging, fax, and hosted network environments to maintain stable and secure operations.
Lead technology initiatives from planning through deployment, while also participating directly in implementation and follow-through.
Provide first-line technical assistance to employees by troubleshooting desktops, printers, scanners, and other day-to-day workstation issues, and offering practical user guidance.
Administer IT spending by tracking budget needs, evaluating technology purchases, and coordinating procurement activities.
Act as a key point of coordination between staff, operational teams, leadership, and external providers to ensure technology needs are clearly communicated and addressed.
Perform routine maintenance tasks such as reviewing system logs, applying updates to servers and workstations, and managing backup processes for both local and remote environments.
Supervise relationships with a broad group of technology vendors, including managed service partners, to support service quality and issue resolution.
Support employee onboarding and offboarding by preparing, assigning, updating, and removing technology access and equipment as needed.
Assist clients and internal stakeholders with a variety of technical needs, and contribute to website upkeep or scripting-related improvements when applicable.

Requirements

Experience administering Microsoft-based infrastructure, including Active Directory, Windows Server, and Windows 10 environments.
Hands-on knowledge of virtualization platforms and enterprise hardware, including VMware and Dell technologies.
Familiarity with Citrix technologies and hosted IT services in a business setting.
Ability to deliver responsive end-user support for hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities across systems support, vendor coordination, and technical projects.
Working knowledge of backup practices, patching, preventive maintenance, and general IT operational support.
Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as JavaScript or similar tools is a plus.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, management, vendors, and clients.

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