Accion Labs · 6 hours ago
Systems Administrator
Evanston, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAccion Labs is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support and maintain the corporation’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and internet systems. The role involves monitoring network availability, performing necessary maintenance, and providing technical support to the IT team and business users.
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Hiring Manager
Sheetal Correia
Responsibilities
Design, configure, test, and maintain computer hardware, networking software, and operating systems software, in addition to other office equipment (this includes peripherals such as copiers, printers, phone equipment, postage machines, letter folders, scanners, etc.)
Implement operating system and technology application installs and upgrades
Maintain logs related to network functions and maintenance and repair records
Perform data backups and restores, including disaster recovery operations
Perform software deployments to Windows-based applications for new features and bug fixes
Coordinate and plan hardware installations and upgrades to network equipment and servers
Perform routine patching duties to servers and applications
Coordinate, plan, negotiate, and execute necessary purchases and repairs with vendors/contractors
Provide technical support to IT Team and all business users
Provide timely updates to IT issues via JIRA Help Desk ticket system
Be on call 24x7 to address any critical IT needs that arise
Perform various other duties as assigned by the management team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is ideal
3-5 years of experience with Windows server administration
3-5 years of experience in desktop/network/hardware and software support
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of executives, managers, staff, and vendors/contractors in a very detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards
Proven ability to interact in a positive and collaborative working environment with corporate, business, vendor/contractor, and technical resources
Experience with customer relations and personal service including customer needs assessment, professional customer engagement, efficient and effective resolution, and ensuring customer satisfaction
Willingness to learn from other team members and grow through experience
Experience with Windows server administration such as Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Services
Working knowledge of Active Directory domain and trusts
Experience with DNS and networking protocols
Experience with server virtualization such as VMWare and Hyper-V
Experience supporting Windows 11 users
Be familiar with and have working experience onboarding and offboarding users
Ability to maintain Microsoft applications on desktops and servers
Ability to maintain Office 365 and MS Office products such as Outlook email
Ability to deploy and support application installations
Meticulous planning and documentation of technical support operations
Knowledge of software licensing, maintenance, and hardware warranties
Working knowledge of invoices, renewals, purchase orders, and associated paperwork and processes
Good practical knowledge of Cybersecurity, Website Certificates, Antivirus software and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision
Preferred
Knowledge of Linux is a plus
Knowledge of firewall configurations, Cisco / Meraki equipment is a major plus
Company
Accion Labs
Accion Labs is a global services technology firm focused on building and transforming software products through emerging technologies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$93MKey Investors
True NorthTA AssociatesBasil Partners
2022-09-27Secondary Market· $93M
2020-03-26Private Equity
2011-02-01Series A
Leadership Team
Shyam (Shreshth) Upadhyay
CEO - Accion Data Labs
Tony Kernan
SVP Engagements / Co-Founder
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