System Administrator

The System Administrator will administer and oversee the implementation, organization, and troubleshooting of the network, hardware, and maintain the organizations network systems.

Responsibilities: 
•    Implementing, maintaining and overseeing the security of networks, systems, and data
•    Developing and enforcing the company’s security policies and procedures
•    Identifying and mitigating potential security risks and vulnerabilities
•    Performing regular audits to ensure that systems and networks are operating securely
•    Providing training and guidance to staff on information security best practices
•    Managing user access control and authentication
•    Responding to security breaches and incidents and conducting thorough investigations into what occurred
•    Keeping up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and control measures
•    Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards for information security
•    Designing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans
•    Monitors the assigned network, ensuring optimal function and minimal downtime.
•    Monitors and analyzes network load including traffic and utilization trends.
•    Ensures networks are protected from physical harm, viruses, unauthorized users, and damage to data by developing and              monitoring security procedures or collaborating with network security staff.
•    Drafts checklists, processes, and support trees, and knowledge bases for help desk and other support staff.
•    Performs other duties as assigned. 
•    Adherent to all Federal and Local Safety laws
•    Follow T5 data center corporate policies and procedures
•    All other duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5 Operations management.
Travel Requirements: 
•    20~30%
•    Valid passport required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•    Minimum 2 years’ previous experience working in complex high availability customer data center network environments,             required
•    Canonical certifications are a plus but not required.
•    Experience working for an MSP is nice to have but not required.
•    CompTIA NET+ and Sec+ are a plus but not required.
•    Relevant current IT certifications are a plus but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES
•    Day-to-day operations of various operating systems including Ubuntu Linux and Windows server environments.
•    Understanding of data center infrastructure systems and typical requirements, required
•    Fundamental understanding of network principles, required
•    Functional knowledge of server, network, and infrastructure technology, required
•    Excellent business professional oral and written communication skills, required
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with colleagues, management, outside contractors, and customers,              required
•    Must have the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, required
•    Hands-on experience HPE MSA storage, Synology and x86 servers.
•    Proven experience with storage array configurations with NFS and iSCSI.
•    Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
•    Connectwise Professional Services Automation experience or similar ticketing system.
•    Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and         identity management.
•    Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
•    Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix and HPE VM essentials.
•    Working knowledge of LDAP and Active Directory.
•    Working knowledge of Fortinet networks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  These physical tasks may be required on an emergency basis, meaning performed by the individual alone, without notice, and on an immediate basis to meet urgent facility operations requirements and standards at a site where frequently no other personnel are available. 
•    Able to work in a loud environment 
•    Physically able lift 50+ lbs.
•    Duties may include lift or ladder access
•    Access to reliable transportation