FlightSafety International · 1 day ago
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators. The Systems Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of system hardware, software, and related infrastructure while assisting IT teammates and non-IT department employees with technical issues.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists other Information Technology (IT) teammates, as well as non IT department employees, with technical issues and activities. This could include research, sourcing and product trial; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling out desired solutions
May also be accountable for the following systems: Linux and Windows systems that support the IT infrastructure; Linux, Windows and Application systems that support Asset Management; Responsibilities on these systems may include engineering and provisioning operations along with maintenance and support, to ensure continual innovation
Deals with a variety of problems and sometimes has to decide which answer is best. Decisions can have a noticeable effect on departmental and or company operations
Maintains the Corporate Internet/Intranet; Local Area Network (LAN) system, servers, printers, personal computers and software. Installs new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
Responsible for the technical administration of the LAN to include security, communications, internet/intranet site maintenance, software, applications, license administration, backup services, and initial troubleshooting at the system level
Develops and maintains installation and configuration procedure documentation
Researches and recommends system changes or redesign that may include hardware, software or ancillary items; purchases and Identifies approaches that leverage our resources and provides economies of scale
Researches and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration or other IT related tasks
Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion and integrity of scheduled jobs such as backups
Performs daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary
Installs approved software and upgrades on the LAN system and Corporate PC’s. Coordinates updates with end users and assists in maintaining the Corporate Help Desk
Creates, changes, and deletes user accounts per request
Provides escalation level support per request, to PC Technicians and other Help Desk personnel, both local and with the FlightSafety International IT team. This may include opening trouble tickets with external vendors for assistance and support
Repairs and recovers from hardware or software failures. Coordinates and communicates with impacted constituencies
Upgrades and configures system software that supports the IT infrastructure applications, or Asset Management applications, per project or operational needs
Administers and maintains end user systems, including desktops, laptops and mobile devices. End user support when required, to include but not limited to; hardware and software “how to”, testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing, leading to resolution to all encountered problems
Travels as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, with a technical major highly desired. Actual work experience may be substituted for educational requirements
Two years of practical network experience or four years without a degree
Three plus years desktop support experience, either onsite or remotely
Meeting of IAT/IAM directive: Network+, Sec+ of other equivalent of IAT2/IAM1, must already be possessed or be attained within 1 year of hire to maintain employment
Ability to work with a variety of computer users
Solid knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems and Windows Server operating systems (2012 and newer)
Firm knowledge of VMWare VSphere, Veeam, BackupExec, HyperV
Basic knowledge of Powershell, Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Sharepoint
Basic knowledge of communications principles, voice and data
Ability to plan, organize and implement varied and complex tasks
Ability to effectively understand instructions in order to develop and achieve a strategic outcome
Good judgment is required, as is dedication to seeing various tasks through to completion, and taking responsibility for successes and failures
Preferred
Network+, Security+ CCNA certification desired
Company
FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-10-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Eric Hinson
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-02
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