Senior Systems Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator in Tallahassee, FL.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Responsible for daily operations support and maintenance of server and storage systems, providing efficient disaster recovery and day-to-day folder and file restores
* Proactively monitors and updates server systems to eliminate vulnerabilities
* Responds to Qualys vulnerability scans and collaborates with security teams to mitigate risks
* Configures and supports Group Policies to meet departmental standards
* Designs and implements server/storage systems to ensure high system integrity
* Participate in team projects, meetings, and assignments
* Plan, forecast, implement, and identify resource requirements for server and storage systems
* Identify needs for various software systems running in a virtual environment
* Perform capacity and resource planning, risk assessment, and contingency planning
* Research, plan, and implement software service rollouts to users
* Manage users, groups, OUs, objects, GPO, and site services in a multi-domain environment
* Configure and/or manage DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Certificates
* Ensure compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) and technology standards
* Read, understand, and enforce the departmental procedures and policies
* Document technology solutions, server configurations, and insights from monitoring and management tools
* Ensure accurate incident tracking and asset management through service desk ticketing and department inventory control systems
* Mentor junior staff in all areas of systems administration
* Travel to remote locations to provide support, as needed
* Participate in work outside normal hours, including on-call rotation. Serve as escalation point possibly outside normal hours
* Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or Technical Institute degree/certificate in Information Systems or related fields or equivalent work experience
* At least 7 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/server environments in infrastructure/server environments, including operations, support, maintenance, and administration
* At least 3 years enterprise experience; Experience with vSphere is highly desired
* Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
* Group Policy Management
* Hardware utilization forecasting
* Excellent communication skills
* Compliance and auditing
* Server virtualization
* Backup and recovery
* Understanding of Basic Networking
* Time management and organizational skills
* PowerShell scripting
* Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Preferred Certifications:
* Azure Fundamentals
* Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
* Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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