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Alliance Defending Freedom · 2 days ago

Senior System Administrator

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Alliance Defending Freedom is committed to defending the God-given rights of individuals, including religious freedom and free speech. They are seeking a Senior System Administrator to manage the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, security, and optimal performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust systems.

Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust, scalable, and secure systems architecture that meets the organization’s requirements, is aligned to industry best practices, and supports its future growth

Implement and maintain systems infrastructure, including servers, storage, and virtualization technologies. Ensure smooth deployment, configuration, and integration of hardware and software components

Work with the system administration team to proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system resources to ensure high availability and reliability. Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters

Work closely with the security team to ensure systems meet industry standards and compliance requirements. Implement appropriate security measures and protocols to protect sensitive data and systems from potential threats

Create and maintain documentation, including directory services schemas, configuration settings, and standard operating procedures. Prepare reports on system performance, capacity, and system health for management and stakeholders

Collaborate with other teams, including developers, system administrators, and network engineers, to ensure seamless integration and efficient system operations. Share expertise and knowledge with team members through training sessions, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for system-related issues, working closely with the system administration team, help desk team, as well as end-users to resolve problems efficiently

Manage and maintain the company’s Windows domain infrastructure, ensuring its stability, security, and performance. Administer and optimize Active Directory, including user and group management, security policies, and group policies. Implement and maintain cloud services and platforms, with a particular focus on Microsoft Azure

Identify system-related challenges and proactively propose solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Qualification

Windows domain managementActive DirectoryMicrosoft AzureVirtualization technologiesSystems architectureOpen-source directory servicesServer networking principlesAnalytical skillsProject managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience

5+ years of System Administrator experience in a mid to enterprise-size environment

Strong knowledge of systems architecture, server networking principles, and virtualization technologies in both a Microsoft and open-source environment

In-depth knowledge of Windows domain infrastructure, especially Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

Cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure, including Azure Active Directory, and virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM

Familiarity with open-source server, directory, and storage systems

Experience managing Apache Open Stack, Open Stack, and Kubernetes

Strong project management skills and analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system administration issues